Apnoea after retrobulbar block.
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.
Rigg
J D
JD
Department of Anaesthesia, Leicester Royal Infirmary.
James
R H
RH
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*