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Optic Nerve Sheath Point of Care Ultrasound: Image Acquisition

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Published on: August 18, 2023

Bedside ocular ultrasound.

Pedro J Roque¹, Nicholas Hatch¹, Laurel Barr¹

¹Department of Emergency Medicine, Maricopa Medical Center, 2601 East Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA.

Critical Care Clinics

|March 11, 2014

Summary

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Bedside ultrasound offers a rapid, accurate method for diagnosing ocular emergencies. This tool aids in evaluating various eye and orbital conditions, improving patient care in emergency settings.

Keywords:

Bedside eye ultrasound Bedside ocular ultrasound Eye ultrasound Globe rupture Lens dislocation Ocular ultrasound Retinal detachment Vitreous hemorrhage

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Emergency Medicine
Medical Imaging

Background:

Ocular emergencies pose diagnostic challenges in emergency settings.
Conventional physical examination of the eye can be difficult and potentially harmful.
There is a need for rapid, non-invasive diagnostic tools for eye conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the utility of ultrasound in diagnosing ocular emergencies.
To review relevant orbital anatomy and ultrasound techniques.
To illustrate orbital pathologies detectable by bedside ultrasound.

Main Methods:

Review of ocular anatomy and ultrasound principles.
Description of ultrasound probe application and image acquisition for ocular structures.
Presentation of characteristic ultrasound findings for common orbital pathologies.

Main Results:

Ultrasound provides a dynamic, portable, and accurate method for ocular evaluation.
Key anatomical landmarks of the eye and orbit are crucial for interpretation.
Various orbital pathologies, including trauma and inflammation, are identifiable with ultrasound.

Conclusions:

Bedside ultrasound is an invaluable tool for emergency physicians managing ocular conditions.
Understanding orbital anatomy is essential for effective ultrasound diagnosis.
Ultrasound facilitates timely and accurate diagnosis, guiding appropriate management of ocular emergencies.