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Understanding Pupils Video
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Video at a Glance
- Mydriasis is the dilatation of the pupils, while miosis is the constriction of the pupils.
- Pupil dilatation and constriction are all influenced by trauma, medications, and the sympathetic/parasympathetic nervous system.
- Take note of the pupil size, reaction speed, and whether or not the pupils were reacting equally during a patient assessment.
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