title: Compact bulb pipette simplifies paracentesis.
abstract: Anterior chamber paracentesis is typically done using a tuberculin syringe, hypodermic needle, fixation forceps, and lid speculum. A compact suction pipette design simplifies the tap by eliminating unneeded instrumentation and minimizing needle dead space. The short (1/4-inch) 30-gauge needle tip eases limbal penetration. The soft plastic suction bulb provides a prompt and controlled aspiration of small volumes. Compared with syringe-needle methods, the pipette refines paracentesis by reducing the complexity and duration of aqueous withdrawal.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut 06030-3105, USA.
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: O'Rourke
authors.forename: Daniel M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.forename: Yafei
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Wang
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001082:Aqueous Humor; D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D009339:Needles; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011677:Punctures / Q000295:instrumentation*