title: Complications of ophthalmologic nerve blocks: a review.
abstract: Complications of ophthalmologic nerve blocks are rare, but they can have serious life- and sight-threatening consequences. Knowledge of the potential complications is essential for the anesthesiologist who performs ophthalmologic nerve blocks. However, most anesthesiologists are unfamiliar with these complications because the majority have been reported in the ophthalmology literature. We review the complications that may occur during the placement of ophthalmologic blocks and their appropriate prompt treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA. sah704@northwestern.edu
authors.forename: Shireen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ahmad
authors.forename: Afzal
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ahmad
mesh_terms: D001933:Brain Stem; D065306:Corneal Injuries; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; D009886:Ophthalmoplegia / Q000139:chemically induced; D012170:Retinal Vein Occlusion / Q000209:etiology; D012640:Seizures / Q000139:chemically induced