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In case of ocular emergency, prioritization is of great importance. A well-organized patient care process will save time and alleviate the patients’ suffering to a great extent. In this chapter, the general patient care process of various ocular emergencies including ocular trauma, chemical burn, and other common ocular emergencies is discussed in a step-by-step manner, from initial consultation with an ophthalmologist to treatment and follow-up. Patient care process on special events such as mass casualty is also well discussed. A recommended flowchart is provided for each case to help the clinicians and nurses keep a clear mind and make proper decisions from the chaos of ocular emergency.
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Yan, H., Wang, J., Li, Y., Meng, X., Yao, X. (2018). Patient Care Process of Ocular Emergency. In: Yan, H. (eds) Ocular Emergency. Ocular Trauma. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-6802-7_3
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