Abstract
Study ObjectiveTo determine the incidence and contributing factors of complications for patients receiving regional ophthalmic anesthesia. DesignRetrospective analysis. SettingTertiary-care eye center. MeasurementsAnesthesia records of ophthalmic blocks performed from January 2003 to June 2009 were reviewed. The frequency of block-related complications and details of each complication were recorded. Main ResultsA total of 33,363 peribulbar blocks were performed, with a total incidence of 0.12% (41 cases). These complications may be divided into systemic complications, 18 cases (0.053%) and needle-related complications, 23 cases (0.068%). ConclusionPeribulbar block complications were rare. In this series, experience of caregivers and axial and needle length were not contributing factors.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
