A Comparative Assessment of Intraocular Pressure in Prolonged Steep Trendelenburg Position Versus Level Supine Position Intervention

Abstract

Introduction This study was undertaken following an adverse event at a regional medical center in New England. The anesthesia team became concerned about ocular perfusion and peri-ophthalmic and intraocular pressure changes during laparoscopic abdominal surgery in the steep Trendelenburg position. The complication identified, postoperative visual loss (POVL) due to posterior ischemic