Retrobulbar hematoma from warfarin toxicity and the limitations of bedside ocular sonography.
The following case describes a 26-year-old female who presented to the emergency department with a nontrauamtic retrobulbar hematoma associated with warfarin toxicity. The application and limitations of focused bedside ocular sonography for this condition are discussed.
Thompson
David
D
Department of Emergency Medicine, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA.
Stanescu
Catherine
C
Pryor
Peter
P
Laselle
Brooks
B
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