Respiratory arrest and convulsions after peribulbar anesthesia

J Cataract Refract Surg. 2001 Jun;27(6):960-2. doi: 10.1016/s0886-3350(00)00815-4.

Abstract

We present a case in which a rare and serious complication with respiratory arrest and convulsions occurred after peribulbar anesthesia for cataract surgery. To our knowledge, respiratory arrest has been described as a complication only of retrobulbar, not peribulbar, anesthesia. Anesthesiologists trained in airway maintenance and ventilatory support should be available for immediate help when a peribulbar block is performed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anesthesia, Local / adverse effects*
  • Anesthetics, Local / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Orbit
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology*
  • Seizures / etiology*

Substances

  • Anesthetics, Local