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If requiring an ICC for pneumothorax, avoid having the patient cough at insertion as this may exacerbate the eye injury. Where appropriate, consider having surgeon insert immediately after induction
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Suxamethonium raises intraocular pressure by 10mmHg for 10min. Weigh up risk of aspiration vs globe herniation. refl.in/10
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Use sux if needed. Rocuronium can result in patient coughing (30-40mmHg rise in IOP refl.in/10) on application of cricoid pressure, which is worse.