eye disorders
How To Do Lateral Canthotomy
Equipment for Lateral Canthotomy
Sterile gauze, gloves, and drapes Antiseptic solution (eg,chlorhexidine, povidone iodine) Topical ocular anesthetic (eg, 0.5%proparacaineortetracaineeyedrops) Local anesthetic (eg, 1% or 2%lidocainewithepinephrine), small injection needles, and small (about 3 mL) syringe Ophthalmic antibiotic ointment (eg,erythromycin0.5%,bacitracin) Sometimes, normal saline or water for irrigation Needle holder or hemostat, toothed forceps, iris scissors 