Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

In Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO), fundoscopy may show a _____ at the centre of the macula.

Infective conjunctivitis _____ = serous dischage Infective conjunctivitis bacterial = muco-/purulent discharge

Diagnosis of _____ should be ruled out in someone presenting with suspected central retinal artery occlusion because it is reversible

Treat viral infective conjunctivitis with _____

Acute management of central retinal artery occlusion within 90-100 minutes attempt an _____

Infective conjunctivitis is often referred to as "_____"

_____ is an inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by viral, or bacterial pathogens

Central retinal artery occlusion can also be caused by: _____ causes (e.g. giant cell arteritis, SLE) Hypercoagulable disorders Retinal migraine (vasospasm) in younger patients

Some patients with central retinal artery occlusion may have macular sparing because of _____

_____ is an opthalmic emergency that is blockage of the blood flow in the central retinal artery causing painless vision loss