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EM Quick Hits 36 – Surviving Sepsis, Angle Closure Glaucoma, Bougies, Frostbite, Hot/Altered Patient, Central Cord Syndrome

Emergency Medicine Cases

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How to Treat Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma

Acute angle closure glaucoma is an eye emergency. It's characterized by a raised intraocular pressure due to impaired aqueous humor flow from the posterior chamber of the eye. The increased intraocular pressure can lead to optic nerve damage and vision loss. An ophthalmologist needs to be consulted immediately in this case.

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