Morning Report: 8/30/2013

Here’s Dr. Youn with today’s Morning Report!   Lateral Canthotomy/Cantholysis   Emergent concern: retinal ischemia, optic nerve compression   Indications: Acute orbital compartment syndrome – usually 2/2 traumatic retrobulbar hemorrhage Decreased visual acuity IOP > 40 mmHg (normal range: 10-20) Proptosis APD   Contraindication: Globe rupture (teardrop pupil, positive Seidel Read more…