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Outpatient sedation for ocular examination.

M M Whitacre, P P Ellis

    Survey of Ophthalmology
    |May 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Outpatient sedation enables ophthalmologic diagnostics in children and adults without surgery. This review covers common sedative agents, their pros and cons, and ocular effects for improved patient care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Pediatric Medicine
    • Anesthesiology

    Background:

    • Outpatient sedation is crucial for performing essential ophthalmologic diagnostic procedures in pediatric and uncooperative patients.
    • These procedures include tonometry, ophthalmoscopy, electroretinography, and visual evoked response testing.
    • Utilizing outpatient sedation avoids the higher costs and resource demands of operating rooms.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review commonly used sedative agents for outpatient ophthalmologic procedures.
    • To present the advantages and disadvantages of these agents.
    • To detail the known effects of these drugs on ocular function.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of sedative agents used in pediatric ophthalmology.
    • Analysis of the benefits and drawbacks of each agent.
    • Compilation of data on drug-induced ocular effects.

    Main Results:

    • Multiple sedative agents are available, each with specific limitations.
    • A comprehensive understanding of these limitations is essential for safe practice.
    • Ocular effects vary among different anesthetic agents.

    Conclusions:

    • Sedation facilitates non-invasive ophthalmologic diagnostics in challenging patient populations.
    • Careful selection of sedative agents is necessary to optimize safety and efficacy.
    • Knowledge of ocular effects aids in managing patients undergoing these procedures.

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