Lateral Canthotomy Kit List

Equipment list for performing a lateral canthotomy

  • PPE
    • Gloves, sterile, size 8.5 (9 if 8.5 n/a, 8 if neither available)
    • Gown, sterile, size XL (L if XL n/a)
    • Mask, surgical
    • Hair net
  • Equipment
    • ICU Basic procedure pack (large preferably, or small)
      • essential components: scissors (sharp/sharp), artery clamp, non-toothed forceps, galli-pots, gauze 10cm squares, prep forceps, drape
    • Chlorhexidine 1% or 2% with alcohol, red or blue, 100mL
    • Syringe, 5mL
    • Needle, 25G
    • Lignocaine 1%, with adrenaline