Systemic Management in Orbital and Adnexal Emergencies

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Abstract

A thorough systemic assessment and maintaining vitals are crucial in every trauma patient. Only once the patient is stable, the ocular and periorbital injuries can be addressed. An understanding of basic life support management as well as the investigations required is important for every practitioner.

Keywords

Basic life support Systemic injuries Periorbital trauma Trauma in children Orbital fracture ABCs of trauma 
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© Springer India 2017

Authors and Affiliations

  • Ashok K. Grover
    • 1
  • Saurbhi Khurana
    • 2
  • Harish Bora
    • 3
  1. 1.OphthalomologySir Ganga Ram HospitalNew DelhiIndia
  2. 2.OphthalmologyMedantaGurgaonIndia
  3. 3.AnaesthesiaVision Eye CentreNew DelhiIndia

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