Influence of GlideScope assisted endotracheal intubation on intraocular pressure in ophthalmic patients

Influence of GlideScope assisted endotracheal intubation on intraocular pressure in ophthalmic patients

Background: Traditional Macintoch laryngoscopy is known to cause a rise in intraocular pressure (IOP), tachycardia and hypertension. These changes are not desirable in patients with glaucoma and open globe injury. GlideScope is a video laryngoscope that functions independent of the line of sight, re...

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Main Authors: Nauman Ahmad, Abdul Zahoor, Waleed Riad, Saeed Al Motowa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia
Subjects:
GlideScope
hemodynamic response
intraocular pressure
intubation
Online Access:http://www.saudija.org/article.asp?issn=1658-354X;year=2015;volume=9;issue=2;spage=195;epage=198;aulast=Ahmad

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