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Standard Operating procedure

a. In Patient
i) Postoperative endophthalmitis
ii) Traumatic endophthalmitis
iii) Endogenous endophthamitis

b. Out Patient
Not applicable
C. Day Care
Not applicable

c) Referral criteria:
Not applicable

VI. WHO DOES WHAT? AND TIMELINES

a. Doctor
 Elicits patient history and performs clinical Examination

 Collects ocular fluid sample and inoculates for smear and culture
 Maintains medical records
 Plans the appropriate treatment
 Performs surgery

 Monitors, publishes and reports to department of health any emergence of drug
resistant strains of microbes.

b. Nurse
 Maintains separate inpatient and outpatient record
 Prepares the patient for operative procedures

 Monitors the inpatients to ensure compliance

c. Technician

 Prepares slide, media for smear and culture
 Maintains lab records
 Performs ultrasonography when necessary and maintains records

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