Corneal Reflex: Pathophysiology for Nurses (in a minute)

Corneal Reflex: Pathophysiology for Nurses (in a minute)

the corneal reflex is a fascinating assessment that involves a branch of the trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve 5) and the facial nurse (cranial nerve 7).

In this video, I share what the cornea is, the function of the cornea and what might be the root cause of an absent corneal reflex, such as stroke or coma

Resourses:

Merck Manual
Essentials of Pathophysiology, Tommie Norris, 5th ed
Quick Reference for Critical Care, Diepenbrock, 3rd ed

Nursing students, nurses, and other health care professionals benefit from learning these signs and symptoms as they are the frontline eyes of the healthcare system.

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