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Gary L Fanning

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PubMed2006

Anesthesia considerations for vitreoretinal surgery.

The vast majority of vitreoretinal procedures can be safely, comfortably, and efficiently performed under local anesthesia with minimal sedation. Compared with general anesthesia, properly performed monitored local anesthesia offers the patient an increased level of safety, reduced recovery times, and prolonged postoperative pain relief. Nonetheless, the choice of anesthesia technique must be based on the needs of the patient, the requirements of the surgeon, and the skills of the anesthesia provider, ever keeping in mind that our ultimate goal is a satisfied patient with a good visual outcome.

Anesthesia↗
PubMed2006

Orbital regional anesthesia.

Orbital regional anesthesia is a useful and safe modality for providing excellent operating conditions for the surgeon and painless, pleasant circumstances for the patient. It is especially suited for patients who are extremely sensitive and who could not tolerate topical anesthesia or a sub-Tenon's block without deep sedation. Both intraconal and extraconal techniques can be used safely and effectively if proper precautions are taken to enter the safest areas of the orbit and to avoid the vascular areas and the deep orbit where structures are tightly packed and thus more easily harmed. Thorough knowledge of orbital anatomy and understanding of the globe-orbit relationship of every patient are necessary to perform this form of regional anesthesia. In addition, knowledge of the effects and side effects of the anesthetics and adjuvants is also required.

Anesthesia, Conduction↗