Which of the following is not a prerequisite for performing pneumatic retinopexy:
Superior retinal detachment is an indication of pneumatic retinopexy not inferior. Rx of RD PNEUMATIC RETINOPEXY * Gases provide tamponade. * Air is shoest acting, SF6 is long acting and C3F8 is longest acting. * Indication: -Recent onset RD -RRD -Superior break -Single break - Patient should be able to maintain the stable position. Contraindicated in old debilitated patients, mentally unstable patients
Fresh retinal detachment
Inferior retinal detachment
No air travel
Pt should be able to maintain position
Retina