Trauma Flashcards
1
Q
Indications for lateral canthotomy
A
- Raised intra ocular pressure >40mmHg in unconscious patient with retrobulbar
haemorrhage (normal pressure is 10-21) - RAPD
- Dilated pupil in absence of central cause and CT suggesting retrobulbar haematoma
- Normal indications of decreased acuity, significant pain and ophthalmoplegia *only with reasonable GCS
