Inpatient Implementation of Portable Ocular Fundus Photography Among Neurology Residents.

ABSTRACT: Background: Nonmydriatic ocular fundus photography has been studied with demonstrated benefit in the evaluation of emergency department neurological complaints, particularly in triaging headache and focal neurological deficits. Likewise, portable fundus camera usage may be practical for inpatients with neurological complaints, although feasibility has not been studied in a neurology teaching service. Purpose: The objective of this study is to determine if a portable, nonmydriatic fundus camera could be integrated into routine clinical care by neurology inpatient housestaff at a tertiary medical center. Research Design: Housestaff were asked to obtain fundus photographs for patients with specific indications for fundoscopy. Study Sample: During a 1-month pilot pe

SUBMITTER: Schwartz NU 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11780609 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature