Retrobulbar block using pentothal as a sedative for ambulatory cataract surgery

Cataract surgery comprises 80% to 85% of the surgical procedures performed at our ambulatory surgical center. We have developed a safe and effective method of sedation and amnesia for performing a retrobulbar block. We use sodium thiopental, administered intravenously, just prior to the block. We en...

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Published inJournal of cataract and refractive surgery Vol. 13; no. 3; p. 321
Main Authors Vindhya, P K, Sheets, J H, Tolia, N H, Tomlinson, L J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.1987
Subjects
Adjuvants, Anesthesia
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Ambulatory Surgical Procedures
Cataract Extraction
Humans
Middle Aged
Nerve Block - methods
Reoperation
Thiopental - administration & dosage
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Summary:Cataract surgery comprises 80% to 85% of the surgical procedures performed at our ambulatory surgical center. We have developed a safe and effective method of sedation and amnesia for performing a retrobulbar block. We use sodium thiopental, administered intravenously, just prior to the block. We encourage the anesthesia departments of other facilities to consider this relatively simple blocking procedure for the comfort and safety of the patient.
ISSN:0886-3350
DOI:10.1016/S0886-3350(87)80080-9