Publications by authors named "G A EMERSON"
To understand the environmental burden associated with intravitreal injections (IVIs) and propose actionable solutions to mitigate this impact. An analysis of current IVI practices was conducted, focusing on packaging waste, energy consumption, the carbon footprint, and disposal processes. Data on the environmental footprint of IVIs were collected from the literature and industry reports.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAnti-complement drugs for the treatment of geographic atrophy and the release of silicone oil.
Int J Retina Vitreous
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- Intravitreal injections, commonly used in eye treatments, involve the use of silicone-coated syringes and needles to aid with injection.
- The recently FDA-approved drugs pegcetacoplan and avacincaptad pegol may introduce silicone oil into the eye due to their higher viscosity and tendency to trap air bubbles during the injection process.
- Reports of silicone oil droplets in patients receiving pegcetacoplan suggest a need for further research on the relationship between drug viscosity, syringe agitation, and possible immune responses.
Article Synopsis
- The study aims to evaluate the effects of preoperative bilateral eye patching (BEP) on subretinal fluid and vision in patients with acute primary retinal detachments (RRDs).
- A comparison was made between patients who underwent BEP (separated by compliance levels) and a control group who declined BEP, with assessments made right before surgery and after a minimum follow-up of three months.
- Results showed that higher compliance with BEP significantly reduced subretinal fluid and improved visual outcomes, especially in patients with mac-off RRDs, indicating that BEP is beneficial for stabilizing and potentially enhancing vision before surgery.
Article Synopsis
- The scenario aims to educate emergency medicine residents on diagnosing and managing ventricular tachycardia (VT) that does not respond to initial anti-arrhythmic treatments.
- Understanding electrical storms—multiple episodes of sustained VT or related shocks— is crucial due to its high mortality rate within 48 hours.
- Educational objectives include identifying VT causes, troubleshooting cardioversion failures, and knowing when to involve the cardiac catheterization lab for further treatment.
Role of physician extenders: more regulation is necessary before full integration into practice.
Curr Opin Ophthalmol
September 2023
Purpose Of Review: To discuss the drawbacks and propose recommendations for integrating physician extenders in ophthalmologic practice.
Recent Findings: In this article, the role of utilizing physician extenders in ophthalmology is discussed. A role for physician extenders has been suggested as more and more patients will require ophthalmologic care.