Blood in the anterior chamber of the eye
Traumatic hyphema grading:
Microhyphema:
Circulating red blood cells (RBCs) usually seen by slit lamp exam only
Grade I:
<1/3 anterior chamber ...
Mechanism of injury to determine whether associated injuries such as open globe or orbital fracture may be present 2[B].
Presence of sickle cell disease or blood dyscrasias, which chan...
Prehospital:
Place rigid eye shield to protect the eye.
Minimize mobility of the patient.
Head of transport bed elevated 30 to 45 degrees so blood will tend to settle inferiorly...
Patient must understand need for strict compliance with all activity restrictions and medication dosing and follow-up appointments.
Review symptoms of rebleeding or elevat...
American Academy of Ophthalmology. Protective Eyewear for Young Athletes. https://www.aao.org/clinical-statement/protective-eyewear-young-athletes. Accessed June 3, 2018.
Bizrah M, V...
Appropriate protective eyewear is needed for all athletic events involving a ball, projectile, or physical contact:
The American Society for Testing and Materials has established perfor...
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