Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2766764 | Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine | 2008 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Performance of eye blocks by anesthesiologists significantly alters their liability profile, primarily related to permanent eye damage from block needle trauma. Though most peripheral nerve block claims are associated with temporary injuries, local anesthetic toxicity is a major cause of death or brain damage in these claims.
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Authors
Lorri A. M.D., Karen L. Ph.D., Frederick W. M.D., Robert A. M.D., Karen B. M.D., M.P.H.,