Postoperative Visual Loss (POVL)
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What is the percentage of cases in the ASA POVL registry that are accounted for by ischemic optic neuropathy (ION) and central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO)?

  • 81% (correct)
  • 70%
  • 65%
  • 90%

Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the causes of postoperative visual loss (POVL) after nonophthalmic surgery?

  • Central retinal vein occlusion
  • Cortical blindness
  • Glycine toxicity
  • Conjunctivitis (correct)

In POVL after prone spinal procedures, what condition accounts for 89% of the cases?

  • Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO)
  • Ischemic optic neuropathy (ION) (correct)
  • Glycine toxicity
  • Central retinal vein occlusion

Which type of visual defect refers to the total loss of vision in one or both eyes?

<p>Cortical blindness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may be a contributing factor in the development of Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (ION) and Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO) after nonophthalmic surgery?

<p>Patient positioning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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