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Abstract #5440 Published in IGR 1-2

A new system to supply carbon dioxide safely to glaucoma patients.

Niwa Y; Harris A; Kagemann L; Yamamoto T; Matsubara M; Takahashi; Kitazawa Y
Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology 1999; 43: 16-19


PURPOSE: To develop a new system for safely supplying carbon dioxide (CO2) to open-angle glaucoma patients. METHODS: The orbital hemodynamics of 7 glaucoma patients were determined by color Doppler imaging under baseline conditions and during CO2 supplementation sufficient to increase the end-tidal CO2 partial pressure by 10%. Systemic conditions, including oxygen saturation and blood pressure, were monitored throughout the CO2 inhalation. RESULTS: Our results demonstrate that this new system enables us to supply CO2 in a safe, controlled manner to glaucoma patients. CONCLUSIONS: This new system will be useful for investigating the effects of vasodilation by CO2 on orbital blood flow.

Department of Ophthalmology, Gifu University School of Medicine, Japan.


Classification:

11.7 Treatment of bloodflow (Part of: 11 Medical treatment)



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