Principles and Practice of Ophthalmic Anaesthesia

This book is a comprehensive guide to ophthalmic anaesthesia detailing different types of anaesthesia, techniques, subsequent effects and possible complications.

Divided into six sections the book begins with basic clinical knowledge including anatomy and physiology and the effects of ocular medications. The following sections examine the techniques and uses of regional anaesthesia, concluding with a chapter on emergencies in ocular surgery.

The second half of the book covers general anaesthesia covering the physiological and pharmacological effects on the eye, and its use for numerous subspecialty surgical procedures including for examination and diagnosis, for paediatric surgeries, vitreoretinal surgery, glaucoma, emergency eye surgery and more. The final section is dedicated to the causes and management of chronic ophthalmic pain.

Each chapter features an abstract and ?nuggets of wisdom? providing useful points on the topic. Nearly 200 clinical images and tables enhance learning.

Key Points

• Comprehensive guide to ophthalmic anaesthesia covering types, techniques, effects and complications
• Discusses both regional and general anaesthesia for numerous ocular surgeries
• Includes chapters on emergencies in ocular surgical procedures
• Each chapter includes an abstract and ?nuggets of wisdom?

Section 1: Basic Clinical Knowledge Prerequisite for Ophthalmic Anaesthesia Practice

• Chapter 1: Anatomy of Globe, Orbit and its Content
• Chapter 2. Physiology of Intraocular Pressure
• Chapter 3. Systemic Effects of Ocular Medications
• Chapter 4. Syndromes in Eye Surgery Patients: Anaesthetic Implications

Section 2: Clinical Practice of Anaesthesia in Single Specialty Ophthalmic Hospital

• Chapter 5. Preoperative Instructions and Preparation
• Chapter 6. Considerations for General Anaesthesia in Ophthalmology
• Chapter 7. Challenges in Practicing Regional Ophthalmic Anaesthesia

Section 3: Ophthalmic Regional Anaesthesia

• Chapter 8. Physiological Effects of Regional Anaesthesia on Intraocular
• Chapter 9. Pharmacological Considerations for Regional Anaesthesia
• Chapter 10. Globe-Orbit-Static-Dynamic Relations
• Chapter 11. Needle Blocks
• Chapter 12. Sub-Tenon’s Block
• Chapter 13. Topical Anaesthesia and Other Needleless Techniques
• Chapter 14. Monitored Anaesthesia Care and Sedation for Eye Surgery
• Chapter 15. Systemic and Orbital Complications Following Regional Anaesthesia
• Chapter 16. Adverse Medical Events and Emergencies during Eye Surgery under Regional Anaesthesia

Section 4: Effects of General Anaesthesia on Eye

• Chapter 17. Effect of Anaesthesia on Pupil and Lacrimal System
• Chapter 18. Physiological and Pharmacological Effects of General Anaesthesia on Intraocular Pressure

Section 5: Anaesthesia for Ophthalmology Subspecialties

• Chapter 19. General Anaesthesia for Examination and Diagnostic Procedures in Children
• Chapter 20. Anaesthesia for Paediatric Cataract Surgery
• Chapter 21. Anaesthesia for Paediatric Retinal Disorders
• Chapter 22. Anaesthesia for Squint Surgery
• Chapter 23. Anaesthesia for Vitreoretinal Surgery
• Chapter 24. Anaesthesia for Glaucoma Surgery
• Chapter 25. Anaesthesia for Corneal Surgery
• Chapter 26. Anaesthesia for Oculoplastic Surgical Procedures
• Chapter 27. Anaesthesia for Emergency Eye Surgery

Section 6: Pain

• Chapter 28. Chronic Ophthalmic Pain and Pain Syndromes: Causes and Management

Jaichandran VV MBBS DA PG Dip
Consultant, Department of Anaesthesiology, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Chandra M Kumar MBBS DARCS FFARCS FRCA MSc EDRA
Senior Consultant, Department of Anaesthesiology, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Yishun Central, Singapore

Jagadeesh V MBBS MD
Director, Department of Anaesthesiology, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India