Clinical Procedure
 
Aliases:
Peribulbar anaesthesia
Peribulbar eye block

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Absolutely contraindicated in anticoagulated patients ( Warfarin, Coumadin, therapeutic clexane)

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Ensure neutral gaze to minimise risk of damage to the optic nerve

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Good review of eye blocks from 2010 Anesthesiology (subscription required) refl.in/hf

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Tape lids closed after block to prevent corneal abrasion from gauze/padding

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