Efficacy and safety of single injection peribulbar block performed by anesthesiologists prior to cataract surgery.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of single inferior injection peribulbar block administered by anesthesiologists prior to cataract surgery.


METHODS
Retrospective chart review.


METHODS
Freestanding surgery center (teaching).


METHODS
1,074 consecutive patients who were treated over a two-year period.


METHODS
Single inferior injection peribulbar block and one inferior peribulbar supplement when indicated.


RESULTS
The efficacy of a single inferior injection peribulbar block was 74%; 96% with one inferior peribulbar injection supplement. There were no ocular or systemic complications.


CONCLUSIONS
Single inferior injection peribulbar block is safe and effective when administered by anesthesiologists.
Hendrick
S W
SW
Department of Anesthesiology, Sinai Hospital, Farmington Hills, MI, USA.
Rosenberg
M K
MK
Lebenbom-Mansour
M H
MH
D000368:Aged; D000775:Anesthesia, Spinal / Q000009:adverse effects; D002387:Cataract Extraction; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000009:adverse effects; D012189:Retrospective Studies