title: Apnoea after retrobulbar block.
abstract: Two cases of apnoea after retrobulbar block for cataract surgery are described. The possible causes and mechanisms of this complication, its detection and management are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anaesthesia, Leicester Royal Infirmary.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Rigg
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: James
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001049:Apnea / Q000209:etiology*; D002387:Cataract Extraction; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D007498:Iris / Q000294:innervation*; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009801:Oculomotor Muscles / Q000294:innervation*