Squeeze lacrimal sac test

The squeezing lacrimal sac test is an examination performed according to the needs of the patient's eye disease and is one of the tests performed by patients with general chronic lacrimal sac. Basic Information Specialist Category: Ophthalmic Examination Category: Other Inspections Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: Before the examination, the massager cuts and cleans the fingernails. Normal value Various antibiotic eye drops can be used, 4 to 6 times a day, before the drug is prescribed, the lacrimal sac needs to be fully squeezed, and the pus is discharged to exert the effect. Bacterial culture and drug susceptibility testing can be carried out under conditions to select suitable antibiotics. Clinical significance Abnormal results: Dacryocystitis is a common external eye disease. There are many kinds of bacteria in the pus in the lacrimal sac, and the virulence is strong. The bacteria cultivated from the secretions of the lacrimal sac are pneumococci, streptococci, staphylococcus, and sometimes Anaerobic bacteria. People in need of examination: dacryocystitis or other eye diseases. Precautions Forbidden before examination: The massager cuts and cleans the fingernails. Requirements for examination: For lacrimal massage, symptomatic treatment and treatment according to different causes to remove the cause. Inspection process Press the thumb of your hand to press the base of the medial malleolus of the affected side slightly below, then use your thumb to massage the lacrimal sac area from the bottom up. Use a sterile cotton swab to wipe the squeezed tears, mucus or concentrated secretions. Clean until no secretions overflow, massage 2 to 3 times / wk, massage should be evenly applied, do not damage the skin of the child, after the massage drops the eye drops. Not suitable for the crowd There is no scope for this, and it is unnecessary to check if the eyes are fine. Adverse reactions and risks May cause redness and swelling of the eyes.

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