The Effect of Peribulbar Block with General Anesthesia for Vitreoretinal Surgery in Premature and Ex-Premature Infants with Retinopathy of Prematurity

We describe our experience of peribulbar block in 24 infants who underwent vitreoretinal surgery for retinopathy of prematurity. None of our patients had postoperative apnea or required neonatal intensive care admission. A possible opioid and muscle relaxant–sparing effect of peribulbar block might have reduced the incidence of postoperative complications.
Source: A&A Case Reports - Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Case Reports: Clinical Care Source Type: research