An elective eye surgery is a complicated process in terms of pain management and recovery. Choice of anesthesia and related procedures can severely impact the outcomes. This article thus overviews about the anesthetic considerations for cataract surgery. Preoperative Consultation: The patient should understand and co-operate to stop all unnecessary movements. Medical history including, antithrombotic therapies, previous eye surgery etc.
of the patient is important Other parameters such as ability to lie supine position is very important. Anesthetic considerations: Injection: Accidental injection of local anesthetic into the blood vessels can cause systemic toxicity. In such situation, airway support is necessary. Initial sedation requires supplemental oxygen to reduce the risk of hypoxemia. Surgical procedures: Sedation should be minimized to keep patient’s ability to cooperate during…
