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Ultrasound of the Month - Retinal detachment

Ocular ultrasound can be an invaluable tool in the patient presenting with acute vision loss. Dr. Koehler details the diagnostic utility of ocular sonography in this month’s case of unilateral atraumatic vision loss in the ED.

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Annals of B-Pod: Mastering Minor Care

Under Pressure: A Tonopen Tutorial

Prepare

1. Find your Tonopen. At our shop the Tonopen lives in the cabinet in the attending office.

2. Adequate corneal analgesia is key. Instill tetracaine in both eyes prior to using the Tonopen.

3. If you are assessing the patient for corneal abrasions, perform the fluorescein exam prior to using the Tonopen as the Tonopen may inadvertently cause small abrasions.

4. Place a cover over the tip. It slides on like a condom and then roll the ridge into the grove.