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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Eyelid Laceration Repair, Pre- Operative Drugs, Local Aurinculopalpebral Nerve Block (using Lidocaine), Pre- Operative Wound Debridement, EYELID LACERATION REPAIR Pre-Operative, Drugs Antiseptic, Post Operative Management, Pre- Operative Physical Restraint (Scroll Over), Stain eye to ensure Fluoroscein negative E-collar of hood can be used to protect from further damage, 4. The wound should be checked carefully for any foreign bodies. Step 5 5. Wound debridement should be extremely minimal to preserve as much eyelid tissue as possible and eyelid margin must be conserved whenever poossible., 21 Lacerations in the area of the medial canthus require careful assessment of the nasolacrimal system. 22. If the canaliculi have been lacerated and full restoration to function is desired such as in show animals, microsurgical repair is indicated as soon as possible after the injury., Standard wound hygiene Self Trauma should be prevented, Antiseptic 10% Povodone-Iodine, 12. Figure 8 sutures in this fibrous muscle layer are very useful and highly recommended because they allow excellent wound apposition and position the knot well away from the eyelid margin. Step 13 13. This suture is tightened but not tied. If placement is not exact and a "step" develops in the eyelid margin, the suture is replaced., Drugs Systemic antibiotics are indicated 5-7 days, 3. Using 10% povidone-iodine solution with sterile saline rinses can be used to thoroughly cleanse the perioocular tissues. Step 4 4. The wound should be checked carefully for any foreign bodies., Sedation Xylazine 0.05-1mg/kg, Post Operative Possible Complications, E-collar of hood can be used to protect from further damage Suture removal in 10-14 days, Application of fly repellant Standard wound hygiene, 18. Severe lacerations may need stent support during healing. 19. Eyelids can be successfully stented to the opposing eyelid via tarsorrhaphy, using split-thickness horizontal mattress sutures in the eyelid margins.