Stuart,
It's been well over a decade since I last performed an FA in the clinic.
My thoughts regarding FA was to administer the dye IV if possible and the
ages of 13-14 should be OK. The amount of dye should be adjusted If memory
serves well it is about 2.5cc / 100lbs of 10%.
Fasting for more than 2 hours would also help we fount that Sprite worked
well to cover the taste.
Please remember to use a straw!!
Good luck
Kevin
On Wed, Oct 10, 2018 at 10:03 AM Stuart Alfred <stuart.alfred@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
My satellite office is being sought out by the Riley Hospital
ophthalmology team for help with pt. testing. This is a personal
accomplishment for me. Really proud, and humbled.
Two upcoming visits:
14 year old. Weight: 100lb Working diagnosis: IIH, ON drusen
13 year old. Weight: 100lb Working Dx: ON drusen
My prescription of testing OU [stricly Spectralis FA &/ or Cirrus 5000]
would involve:
Fasting 2 hours prior
Spectralis OCT ON - ONH button [73 sec., 60ym] art at 9
ON photos - IR 30degree, RF//BR 30 deg., FAF 30 & 20 degrees
FA oral, using 10% AK-FLUOR
convert weight for admin. using referenced calculations. i.e. 2 vials
10% 5mL, into 3.5 oz. apple juice.
start timer upon pat. consuming. At 2 minutes start FA using 30 degree
lens, laser at 95% sensitivity. Acquire images every 3 minutes until 15
min. So OU at 2, 5, 8, 11, 14mins.
Any advice OPTIMAL? Please!
I don't see any reason to choose IV over oral.?
Thanks,
Stuart Alfred / 317-517-9455 / stuart.alfred@xxxxxxxxx
Board of Education - OPS {Equipment Chair} - www.opsweb.org
