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==Treatment==
==Treatment==
Ceftaz 1gm
*Eye covering
*Elevate head of bed
*Prevent nausea/vomiting
*Prophy abx
**Ceftaz 1gm + Vanco 1 gm
**PCN allergy: Cipro + vanc
*Surgical emergency


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==See Also==
 
[[Orbital Blowout Fracture]]
Vanco 1 gm
 
PCN allergy
 
Cipro + vanc
 
Surgical emergency


==Source==
==Source==

Revision as of 20:21, 14 July 2011

Background

Be careful not to apply pressure to eye

Diagnosis

  • Tear-shaped pupil
  • Extrusion of intraocular content

Treatment

  • Eye covering
  • Elevate head of bed
  • Prevent nausea/vomiting
  • Prophy abx
    • Ceftaz 1gm + Vanco 1 gm
    • PCN allergy: Cipro + vanc
  • Surgical emergency

See Also

Orbital Blowout Fracture

Source

Donaldson 5/08 (trauma reports)