Ophthalmic Anaesthesia

• A concise, practical and comprehensive guide to ophthalmic anaesthesia
• Written by the current and past presidents of the British Ophthalmic Society
• Chapters covering anatomy, principles and practice as well as the history of the specialty
• Contains up-to-date guidelines and references
• With expert contributors from across the world

Ophthalmic anaesthesia is important for anaesthetists, ophthalmologists and those who are involved in the care of patients undergoing ophthalmic surgery. This book provide them with the basic knowledge of anatomy, the principles relating to the safe conduct of general and regional anaesthesia in children and adult patients, the specific anaesthetic techniques, and the changes that have occurred in ophthalmic anaesthesia over the last decades. It combines internationally known and respected clinicians from the United Kingdom, Europe, Singapore, the United States of America and other parts of the world who have influenced the field of ophthalmic anaesthesia.

This book will be of interest to trainee as well as established ophthalmic anaesthetists and ophthalmologists, anaesthetic nurses and those who are involved in the care of ophthalmic patients all over the world. Presented in the Oxford Specialist Handbook series, it offers practical advice as well as background information in a convenient pocket-sized title.

1: History of ophthalmic anaesthesia
2: Anatomical considerations
3: Ocular physiology relevant to ophthalmic anaesthesia
4: Pharmacology for ophthalmic anaesthesia
5: Pre-operative assessment and preparation
6: Needle based orbital regional anaesthesia for adult ophthalmic surgery
7: Cannula based sub-Tenon's block for adult ophthalmic surgery
8: Ophthalmic topical anaesthesia
9: Monitored sedation for ophthalmic surgery
10: Anaesthesia for oculoplastic surgical procedures
11: General anaesthesia for adult ophthalmic surgery
12: Anaesthetic considerations in the elderly
13: Anaesthesia for paediatric ophthalmic surgery
14: Anaesthesia for glaucoma surgery
15: Anaesthesia for vitreo-retinal (VR) surgery
16: Anaesthesia for adult strabismus surgery
17: Anaesthesia for adult corneal transplant surgery
18: Anaesthesia for tumour surgery
19: Anaesthesia for ocular trauma
20: Retained visual sensations during ophthalmic surgery under regional anaesthesia
21: Complications of ophthalmic regional anaesthesia
22: Patient positioning for eye surgery
23: Post-operative management
24: Future developments