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Eye Trauma - Coggle Diagram
Eye Trauma
Assessment Findings
PAIN!!!
Photophobia
Redness
Diffused or Localized
Swelling
Bruising
Tearing
Blood in Anterior Chamber
Absent eye movement
Abnormal or Decreases in Vision
Visible foreign body
Prolapses globe
Fluid drainage from eye
Blood aqueous humor
Abnormal IOP
Glucoma
Increased intraocular pressure (IOP)
Visual Field Defect
Constantly Monitoring
Reassure the patient.
Monitor pain.
Anticipate surgical repair for penetrating injury, globe rupture, or globe avulsion
Initial Interventions
Do not put pressure on eye
Determine mechanism of injury
Ensure ABC’s = Airway + Breathing + Circulation
Assess for other injuries
Assess for chemical exposure
Begin ocular irrigation IMMEDIATELY IN CASE OF CHEMICAL EXPOSURE.
DO NOT STOP UNTIL EMERGENCY PERSONNEL ARRIVE TO CONTINUE IRRIGATION.
Use sterile saline or water if sterile saline is unavailable
Assess for visual acuity
Tell patient NOT TO BLOW NOSE
Do NOT try to treat the injury
Stabilize foreign objects
Cover eye with dry sterile patches with a protective shield
Do not give the patient food or fluids
Elevate HOB 45 degree
Give proper analgesia
Chemical Burn
Ceramic glass
Metal
Foreign bodies
Plastic
Acid/Alkaline
Wood
Info about Eye Trauma
What are common Eye Trauma Injuries?
In the US most common eye injuries are due to FALLS & FIGHTS
What are common Eye Trauma Injuries at HOME caused by?
Cleaning
Gardening
Power tool use
Home Repair Work
What are other causes of Eye Trauma?
Sport-and-Work-related injuries
Thermal Burn
Indirect burn from UV Light
Welding, Torch, Looking directly at sunlight
Direct burn from hot surface
Trauma
Blunt
Fist
Penetrating
Metal Fragments
Wood Fragments
Knife
Glass Fragments
Stick