| Respiratory arrest after retrobulbar anaesthesia. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 12665284 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This is a report of a patient who developed respiratory arrest some minutes after retrobulbar block was given for ocular anesthesia before cataract extraction. She was managed by artificial ventilation and haemodynamic support without any cardiac or neurological sequelae. This report highlights this rare but fatal complication of suspected brain stem anaesthesia after retrobulbar anaesthesia. Retrobulbar and peribulbar blocks should be performed in safe situations where individuals trained in airway maintenance and ventilatory support should be immediately available. |
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Authors:
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A O Ashaye; J N Ubah; P T Sotumbi |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: West African journal of medicine Volume: 21 ISSN: 0189-160X ISO Abbreviation: West Afr J Med Publication Date: 2002 Oct-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-03-31 Completed Date: 2003-04-22 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8301891 Medline TA: West Afr J Med Country: Nigeria |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 343-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Ophthalmology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. |
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Aged Cataract Extraction Female Humans Nerve Block / adverse effects*, methods Orbit* / innervation* Oxygen Inhalation Therapy Respiration, Artificial Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology*, therapy |
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