Hyperventillation facilitates retun of pupil symmetry?

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The recommendation is as follows:

--If a patient presents with bilateral dilated pupils, ventilate at 5/min greater than normal for the age. (child-20+5=25, infant-30+5=35) Continue this until the pupils constrict, then ventilate at normal ranges for the age.

--If a patient presents with asymmetrical pupillary size, ventilate as above until symmetry returns, then return to normal rates.

Seems that we are telling people it is okay to hyperventilate as long as you pay close attention to the pupils. :roll: This may work in an operating theater where there are enough people to dedicate someone to this function. Everywhere else will end up with hyperventilated, hypocapneic, brain herniations.

I know how to make the pt's pupils dialate...I just hit them with a large dose of 'SUN' from my 'STINGER'...works everytime.... Retinal burn baby!!! :wink: :shock: 8) 8)

ACE