Preparation; Using The Retcam - Clarity RetCam3 User Manual

Preparation

• To minimize stress for a neonatal patient, schedule the RetCam imaging at a time
• Institute patient comfort and movement restricting measures for neonates and infants
• Wash your hands and wear gloves to prevent cross contamination.
• Instill topical anesthesia drops into the patient's eyes.
• For retinal imaging, dilate the pupils to at least 6mm.
• Hold the infant's head gently, but securely, in a face-up position.
• Instill ophthalmic coupling gel into the first eye to be imaged or apply a bolus of gel to

Using the RetCam

RetCam 3 and RetCam Shuttle User Manual
Clarity Medical Systems, Inc. strongly recommends that you complete the
hands-on training program offered by Clarity Medical Systems, Inc. and
study all of the online training modules found on the Clarity Medical Systems,
Inc. website at www.claritymsi.com
when the baby is relatively calm and other evaluations are not scheduled immediately
preceding or following use of the RetCam.
such as swaddling, pacifiers, reduced room lighting, and reduced noise.
the camera lens tip. Clarity recommends GenTeal Gel, which is available in the United
States. Outside the United States, Clarity recommends either Viscotears or Vidisic.
When using a lid speculum on neonates, make sure that the lid speculum is
appropriately-sized for the neonate in order to reduce stress from discomfort.
Retinal Fields
Instill topical anesthetic. Instill ophthalmic coupling gel into the first eye to be
imaged, or a bolus of gel may be applied to the camera lens tip.
Use a lid speculum to retract the lids and allow for placement of the lens.
Only gentle physical contact between the coupling gel and the lens is
necessary. Avoid pressure directly against the eye as excessive pressure
may cause visible pulsations of the central retinal artery and branches.
Resulting vascular changes may interfere with assessment of retinal
vascularization.
Screening for Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
before imaging a patient.
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