Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System VI: Calcium -Scoring CT01:25

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System VI: Calcium -Scoring CT

127
Calcium-Scoring CT ScanA calcium-scoring CT scan, also known as coronary artery calcium (CAC) scan, detects calcium deposits in the coronary arteries. This test assesses the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), which can lead to cardiovascular events such as angina, heart failure, and sudden cardiac arrest.A calcium-scoring CT scan is generally recommended for individuals at intermediate risk of CAD without symptoms. It includes:Men aged 40-75 and women aged 50-75: Especially those with a...
127

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Immune-Metabolic Interactions in the Degenerative Retina: A Systems Biology Approach Based on Diabetic Retinopathy.

Frontiers in bioscience (Landmark edition)·2026
Same author

Visual and Patient-Reported Outcomes After Bilateral Implantation of Two Enhanced Monofocal IOLs.

Journal of clinical medicine·2026
Same author

Four-dimensional ultrasound versus torsional ultrasound phacoemulsification in cataracta nigra: a single-nucleus <i>ex vivo</i> bench pilot.

Frontiers in ophthalmology·2026
Same author

Retinal Predictors of Visual Outcome and Recurrence in Naïve Myopic Choroidal Neovascularization Patients.

Journal of current ophthalmology·2026
Same author

Author Response: Using Provenance Dispersion to Triage Uncertain Neurosymbolic OCT Diagnoses.

Translational vision science & technology·2026
Same author

Progress in Bioengineering: An Extensive Examination of State-of-the-Art Innovations in the Development of Artificial Corneas.

Frontiers in bioscience (Elite edition)·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 16, 2025

Author Spotlight: Unraveling the Molecular Mechanisms in PCO and Fibrosis Following Cataract Surgery
05:19

Author Spotlight: Unraveling the Molecular Mechanisms in PCO and Fibrosis Following Cataract Surgery

Published on: December 1, 2023

1.2K

A predictive scoring system for anesthesiologist intervention in cataract surgery.

Gian Marco Guerin1, Pier Luigi Guerin1, Elena Verdimonti1

  • 1Eye Clinic, Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Health, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.

European Journal of Ophthalmology
|July 8, 2025
PubMed
Summary

A new preoperative risk score helps identify patients needing anesthesiologist intervention during cataract surgery. This tool optimizes operating room resources while maintaining patient safety in ophthalmic procedures.

Keywords:
Phacoemulsificationanesthesia/sedationepidemiology/biostatisticssocioeconomics and education in medicine

More Related Videos

An Experimental Paradigm for the Prediction of Post-Operative Pain PPOP
14:56

An Experimental Paradigm for the Prediction of Post-Operative Pain PPOP

Published on: January 27, 2010

21.5K
E-Patient Counseling Trial E-PACO: Computer Based Education versus Nurse Counseling for Patients to Prepare for Colonoscopy
06:28

E-Patient Counseling Trial E-PACO: Computer Based Education versus Nurse Counseling for Patients to Prepare for Colonoscopy

Published on: August 1, 2019

8.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Sep 16, 2025

Author Spotlight: Unraveling the Molecular Mechanisms in PCO and Fibrosis Following Cataract Surgery
05:19

Author Spotlight: Unraveling the Molecular Mechanisms in PCO and Fibrosis Following Cataract Surgery

Published on: December 1, 2023

1.2K
An Experimental Paradigm for the Prediction of Post-Operative Pain PPOP
14:56

An Experimental Paradigm for the Prediction of Post-Operative Pain PPOP

Published on: January 27, 2010

21.5K
E-Patient Counseling Trial E-PACO: Computer Based Education versus Nurse Counseling for Patients to Prepare for Colonoscopy
06:28

E-Patient Counseling Trial E-PACO: Computer Based Education versus Nurse Counseling for Patients to Prepare for Colonoscopy

Published on: August 1, 2019

8.4K

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Anesthesiology
  • Medical Informatics

Background:

  • Cataract surgery under topical anesthesia aims to reduce anesthesiologist presence.
  • Predicting the need for intervention is crucial for resource allocation and patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a preoperative risk score for predicting anesthesiologist intervention during cataract surgery.
  • To optimize the allocation of anesthesiology resources in ophthalmic surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective observational study of 817 patients undergoing phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation.
  • Analysis of preoperative ocular and systemic data using logistic regression.
  • Development of a risk score validated with ROC curve analysis and Youden's Index.

Main Results:

  • Key predictors for intervention included advanced age, corneal opacities, retinal pathologies, high-grade cataracts, poor mydriasis, poor compliance, shallow anterior chamber, and phacodonesis.
  • The risk score achieved 73.5% sensitivity and 69.2% specificity.
  • A specific cut-off value was identified to indicate a higher likelihood of intervention.

Conclusions:

  • The developed preoperative risk score effectively identifies patients requiring anesthesiologist involvement during cataract surgery.
  • This tool can optimize resource allocation in ophthalmic surgery settings.
  • Further research incorporating systemic health parameters may enhance predictive accuracy.