Simplified anesthesia technique for scleral tunnel phacoemulsification

Authors
Citation
T. John, Simplified anesthesia technique for scleral tunnel phacoemulsification, J CAT REF S, 24(12), 1998, pp. 1562-1565
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Optalmology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY
ISSN journal
08863350 → ACNP
Volume
24
Issue
12
Year of publication
1998
Pages
1562 - 1565
Database
ISI
SICI code
0886-3350(199812)24:12<1562:SATFST>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
A simplified anesthesia technique for sutureless scleral tunnel, small inci sion. one-port phacoemulsification is described. Step 1: Mild intravenous s edation is achieved with 1 mg of midazolam and 10 mg of propofol. Step 2. A tetracaine- or preservative-free-lidocaine-soaked Week cell sponge is appl ied to the superior bulbar conjunctiva :and the superior episcleral tissue for localized anesthesia. Step 3: Preservative-free lidocaine 1%, 0.75 cc, is injected into the anterior chamber for intraocular anesthesia. This tech nique can be used in the presence of all types of cataracts, requires about 10 seconds to complete, and can be used with all phacoemulsification techn iques. Results of the technique in a study population are reported.