PERFORATION OF THE GLOBE DURING RETROBULBAR INJECTION - MEDICOLEGAL ASPECTS OF 4 CASES

被引:11
作者
BONIUK, V [1 ]
NOCKOWITZ, R [1 ]
机构
[1] MASSACHUSETTS GEN HOSP,DEPT PSYCHIAT,BOSTON,MA 02114
关键词
ANESTHESIA; MEDICOLEGAL CLAIMS; PERFORATION OF GLOBE; RETINAL DETACHMENT; RETROBULBAR INJECTION;
D O I
10.1016/0039-6257(94)90159-7
中图分类号
R77 [眼科学];
学科分类号
100212 ;
摘要
Perforation or penetration of the globe is a risk of retrobulbar injection of anesthetic. Visual outcome following this complication depends on the severity of injury to the retina and on the physician's ability to promptly recognize and treat it. Four cases are presented to illustrate factors that contribute to proper management of this complication as well as to a favorable medicolegal position for the physician.
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页码:141 / 145
页数:5
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