Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Ophthalmology > Trauma > Flashcards

Trauma Flashcards

1
Q

Where is it important to check in metallic foreign body

A

Under the eyelid

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Management of metallic foreign body

A

Instil topical anaesthetic and remove

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Management if rust ring remains after metallic FB removal

A

There is still going to be toxic damage to the cornea so refer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Whats important to establish in chemical injuries

A

Where the chemical was acid or alkali

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Which pH of chemical injury is worse

A

Alkali as it penetrates the eye more

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

How are chemical injuries graded

A

Based on details through the corneal oedema

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Management of chemical injury

A

Test pH, irrigate eye until pH of eye normalises

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Common causes of corneal abrasions

A

Contact lenses, FB, fingernails, eyelashes, entropion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Which infection is associated with contact lens wearers

A

Pseudomonas

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Presentation of corneal abrasions

A

Painful red eye, FB sensation, watering eye, blurring vision, photophobia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Diagnosis of corneal abrasion

A

Fluorescein stain

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

How long does it take for uncomplicated corneal abrasions to heal

A

2-3 days

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is a sign of corneal perforation

A

Iris prolapse and tear drop iris sign.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is a blow out fracture

A

Fracture of the orbital floor

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What happens in a subconjunctival haemorrhage

A

Small blood vessels in the conjunctiva rupture and release blood inbetween the sclera and conjunctiva.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Causes of subconjunctival haemorrhage

A

After episodes of strenuous activity, trauma or relating to predisposing condition

17
Q

Predisposing conditions to a subconjunctival haemorrhage

A

HTN, bleeding disorders, whooping cough, medications, NAI

18
Q

Presentation of subconjunctival haemorrhage

A

Bright red patch of blood underneath the conjunctiva and in front of the sclera covering the white of the eye. Painless, no vision changes

19
Q

Management of subconjunctival haemorrhage

A

Resolve spontaneously without treatment

20
Q

Eg of blunt trauma to the eye

A

Blowout fracture, traumatic mydriasis, lens subluxation, traumatic cataract, traumatic iris loss, iridodialysis

21
Q

Which type of eyelid laceration will require specialist management

A

Full thickness laceration affecting the punctum due to the lacrimal drainage needing to be repaired

Ophthalmology (17 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions