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  • Title: Respiratory arrest after 0.75% bupivacaine retrobulbar block.
    Author: Castillo A, Lopez-Abad C, Macias JM, Diaz D.
    Journal: Ophthalmic Surg; 1994; 25(9):628-9. PubMed ID: 7831008.
    Abstract:
    Respiratory arrest is an uncommon complication of retrobulbar anesthesia. We present a case in which it occurred following a 0.75% bupivacaine and 2% lidocaine retrobulbar block and analyze the possible causes. We conclude that the most important of these were the relatively high concentration and volume of the anesthetic and a faulty technique.
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