Term
| What challenges does the patient usually being awake bring? |
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Definition
| You may have to alter voice level, professional language, and behavior |
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| What type of gloves should be used for opthalmic procedures? |
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Definition
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| Why should extra precaution be taken on cleaning instruments to avoid lint and dust? |
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Definition
| To prevent post-op granulation in the eye |
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Term
| What is used to irrigate the eye? |
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Definition
| Balanced Salt Solution (BSS) |
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Term
| What drapes are used on procedures on the globe of the eye? |
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Definition
| Adhesive-backed, clear, aperature or incisable drape |
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Term
| What is used to secure adhesive edges around the eye? |
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Definition
| Sterile swabs to avoid injury to soft tissues around eye |
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Term
| What procedures require the use of a head drape? |
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Definition
| Procedures on the conjuctiva or eyelid |
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Term
| What are skin prep borders? |
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Definition
| Hairline to mandibular edge and auricular border |
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Term
| What is the order to prep? |
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Definition
| Eyelid, eyelashes, brow, rest of skin |
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Term
| What about opthalmic instruments can be challenging? |
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Definition
| Size and delicacy of instruments. Keeping them clean |
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Term
| How should microscope be brought over patient? |
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Definition
| Opposite of the operative eye |
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Term
| What can make passing instruments difficult in opthalmic procedures? |
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Definition
| Specific passing to avoid having the surgeon look away from the microscope |
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Term
| The room might be dark during opthalmic procedures, what challenges might that bring? |
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Definition
| Staying awake and focused on the case. Keeping track of small instruments and suture needles |
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Term
| What additional equipment will you need to monitor sterility of? |
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Definition
| Microscope once it is draped |
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Term
| What can you use to reduce dust and lint? |
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Definition
| Cover the mayo tray with a clear, plastic sterile x-ray cassette cover |
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