Main description:

This book is a comprehensive guide to ophthalmic anaesthesia detailing different types of anaesthesia, techniques, subsequent effects and possible complications.

Divided into six sections the book begins with basic clinical knowledge including anatomy and physiology and the effects of ocular medications. The following sections examine the techniques and uses of regional anaesthesia, concluding with a chapter on emergencies in ocular surgery.

The second half of the book covers general anaesthesia covering the physiological and pharmacological effects on the eye, and its use for numerous subspecialty surgical procedures including for examination and diagnosis, for paediatric surgeries, vitreoretinal surgery, glaucoma, emergency eye surgery and more. The final section is dedicated to the causes and management of chronic ophthalmic pain.

Each chapter features an abstract and 'nuggets of wisdom' providing useful points on the topic. Nearly 200 clinical images and tables enhance learning.

Key Points

Comprehensive guide to ophthalmic anaesthesia covering types, techniques, effects and complications
Discusses both regional and general anaesthesia for numerous ocular surgeries
Includes chapters on emergencies in ocular surgical procedures
Each chapter includes an abstract and 'nuggets of wisdom'

Contents:

Section 1: Basic Clinical Knowledge Prerequisite for Ophthalmic Anaesthesia Practice

Chapter 1: Anatomy of Globe, Orbit and its Content
Chapter 2. Physiology of Intraocular Pressure
Chapter 3. Systemic Effects of Ocular Medications
Chapter 4. Syndromes in Eye Surgery Patients: Anaesthetic Implications

Section 2: Clinical Practice of Anaesthesia in Single Specialty Ophthalmic Hospital

Chapter 5. Preoperative Instructions and Preparation
Chapter 6. Considerations for General Anaesthesia in Ophthalmology
Chapter 7. Challenges in Practicing Regional Ophthalmic Anaesthesia

Section 3: Ophthalmic Regional Anaesthesia

Chapter 8. Physiological Effects of Regional Anaesthesia on Intraocular
Chapter 9. Pharmacological Considerations for Regional Anaesthesia
Chapter 10. Globe-Orbit-Static-Dynamic Relations
Chapter 11. Needle Blocks
Chapter 12. Sub-Tenon's Block
Chapter 13. Topical Anaesthesia and Other Needleless Techniques
Chapter 14. Monitored Anaesthesia Care and Sedation for Eye Surgery
Chapter 15. Systemic and Orbital Complications Following Regional Anaesthesia
Chapter 16. Adverse Medical Events and Emergencies during Eye Surgery under Regional Anaesthesia

Section 4: Effects of General Anaesthesia on Eye

Chapter 17. Effect of Anaesthesia on Pupil and Lacrimal System
Chapter 18. Physiological and Pharmacological Effects of General Anaesthesia on Intraocular Pressure

Section 5: Anaesthesia for Ophthalmology Subspecialties

Chapter 19. General Anaesthesia for Examination and Diagnostic Procedures in Children
Chapter 20. Anaesthesia for Paediatric Cataract Surgery
Chapter 21. Anaesthesia for Paediatric Retinal Disorders
Chapter 22. Anaesthesia for Squint Surgery
Chapter 23. Anaesthesia for Vitreoretinal Surgery
Chapter 24. Anaesthesia for Glaucoma Surgery
Chapter 25. Anaesthesia for Corneal Surgery
Chapter 26. Anaesthesia for Oculoplastic Surgical Procedures
Chapter 27. Anaesthesia for Emergency Eye Surgery

Section 6: Pain

Chapter 28. Chronic Ophthalmic Pain and Pain Syndromes: Causes and Management