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Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
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Hordeolum (Stye ... eyelash follicle • Cause ... Diagnosis #Management #Ophthalmology ... #Hordeolum #Stye ... Chalazion #Comparison #Table
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis
Lids:
 • Stye (a.k.a. hordeolum)
 • Chalazion
 • Blepharitis
 • Periorbital cellulitis
Conjunctiva
Diagnosis Lids: • Stye ... (a.k.a. hordeolum ... Differential #Diagnosis #table ... #causes #ophthalmology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk ... make an informed decision ... complications from anesthesia ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if:
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Unexplained hypotension
• Unexplained bronchospasm (wheeze may be absent
arrest where other causes ... chlorhexidine as cause ... as a possible cause ... alternate vasopressor (e.g ... as patient is stable
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
• Non-cataract ophthalmologic ... spinal or epidural) anesthesia ... Bleeding #Risk #Preoperative ... #Perioperative ... #Procedures #Table
Emergency Evacuation  - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Anaesthetised or sedated patient requires unplanned transfer because
Guidelines for Crises ... environmental hazard (e.g ... Transfer on operating table ... remember mains cable ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia