The most common ophthalmic procedures in current clinical practice comprise cataract, glaucoma, and vitreoretinal surgeries. An anesthetic approach is required for all of these procedures, and each specific procedure has its anesthetic considerations. Additionally, a perioperative eye injury can serve as a basis for a malpractice claim, underscoring the importance of protecting and caring for the eyes during anesthesia and mitigating the risks associated with regional anesthetic techniques.[3]This activity reviews the anesthetic considerations and implications for ophthalmic procedures, including general, regional, and topical anesthetic techniques. The indications, contraindications, complications, and clinical significance of these techniques and the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients undergoing ophthalmic procedures requiring an anesthetic approach are discussed.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/132876
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Ambulatory/Outpatient, General Operative Anesthesia, General Surgery