Handford Charles
J R Army Med Corps. 2018 May;164(2):124-126. doi: 10.1136/jramc-2017-000891. Epub 2018 Feb 13.
Venom ophthalmia is a condition that can be eyesight threatening. This article describes a case of venom ophthalmia due to the (red spitting cobra) and is aimed to educate readers regarding the management of an uncommon, yet important, pathology that deployed military personnel may encounter. Simple first steps can reduce the impact of the injury with copious irrigation of the eye being the key management step. Each step of the management, including what not to do, is discussed in order to educate and act as a guide to all deployed healthcare professionals.
毒液性眼炎是一种可能威胁视力的病症。本文描述了一例由(红射毒眼镜蛇)导致的毒液性眼炎病例,旨在让读者了解部署的军事人员可能遇到的一种罕见但重要的病症的处理方法。简单的初步措施可以减轻损伤的影响,大量冲洗眼睛是关键的处理步骤。文中讨论了处理的每一个步骤,包括不应做的事情,以便教育并为所有部署的医疗专业人员提供指导。