Retinal Detachment: Surgical Management

Question 1

Retinal Detachment: Surgical Management

Answer 1

1. Cryosurgery
2. Photocoagulation
3. Scleral Buckling

Question 2

Retinal Detachment: Surgical Management

Super cooled probe cause retinal scarring and healing of the area

Answer 2

Cryosurgery

Question 3

Retinal Detachment: Surgical Management

Laser beam through the pupil produces retinal burn which causes scarring of the involved area

Answer 3

Photocoagulation

Question 4

Retinal Detachment: Surgical Management

Shortening of the sclera to force the choroid closer to the retina

Answer 4

Scleral Buckling

Question 5

Retinal Detachment: Surgical Management

Nursing Management

Answer 5

Provide accurate information; alleviate anxiety

Provide a call bell for the client to answer

Explain: normal occupational activity will return after 3 weeks and to a more active job in 6-8 weeks

Keep the client on bed rest in a position as ordered

Maintain protective eye patch

Instruct client to avoid activities taht increase IOP/ICP

Diminish lights in the room/observe for hemorrhage, post-op