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Lateral Canthotomy / Cantholysis - Procedure Instructions

The orbit is a relatively closed compartment and an acute
Lateral Canthotomy ... #Management #Lateral ... #Canthotomy #Cantholysis ... #Retrobulbar #Hemorrhage ... #Ophthalmology
Lateral Canthotomy Procedure Instructions and Supply Checklist

Equipment 
 - Anesthetic 
 - Syringe with 27 gauge
Lateral Canthotomy ... Identify the Canthal Ligament ... of the canthal ligament ... #Lateral #Canthotomy ... #Instructions #Ophthalmology
Lateral Canthotomy - Procedure Instructions
1) Identify the lateral canthus.
Cleanse the area with antiseptic and anesthetize with
Lateral Canthotomy ... cut through this ligament ... cantonal ligament ... #Lateral #Canthotomy ... Instructions #Management #Ophthalmology
Retrobulbar hematoma, causing orbital compartment syndrome, is a rapidly progressive vision threatening emergency. Lateral canthotomy is
Lateral canthotomy ... the condition is diagnosed ... hematoma #clinical #photo ... #ophthalmology
Bilateral Acute Vision Loss - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Complete/ Partial Homonymous Hemianopia
 • Infarct
 • Intracranial Hemorrhage
Bilateral Acute ... - Differential Diagnosis ... • Intracranial Hemorrhage ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Algorithm #Causes #Ophthalmology
Lateral Canthotomy / Cantholysis for Retrobulbar Hemorrhage- Procedure Instructions

Quickly throw a few cc's of lido with
Lateral Canthotomy ... for Retrobulbar Hemorrhage ... canthal ligament ... #Canthotomy #Cantholysis ... #Ophthalmology
Vision Loss - Differential Diagnosis
Chronic: 
  - Cornea: Scarring, Edema
  - Lens: Cataracts
- Differential Diagnosis ... Neuropathy, Retinal Hemorrhage ... , Vitreal Hemorrhage ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #causes #ophthalmology
Proptosis - Differential Diagnosis - Unilateral vs Bilateral
Unilateral:
 • Infections (can become bilateral with cavernous sinus
- Differential Diagnosis ... Unilateral vs Bilateral ... - Orbital hemorrhage ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Causes #ophthalmology
Lateral Canthotomy with Cantholysis
The treatment of orbital compartment syndrome cause by a retrobulbar hematoma causing symptoms—namely
Lateral Canthotomy ... canthotomy with ... of the canthal ligament ... #Canthotomy #Cantholysis ... video #procedure #ophthalmology
Differential Diagnosis for Vision Loss
Unilateral, Painful Vision Loss:
 • Corneal abrasion, Acute angle-closure glaucoma, Inflammation-iritis, uveitis,
Differential Diagnosis ... detachment or hemorrhage ... to eye, Trauma Bilateral ... #differential #diagnosis ... #causes #ophthalmology