Korean J Anesthesiol.
1976 Dec;9(2):259-262.
Cardiac Arrest during Strabismus Surgery Report of A Case
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Kwangju, Korea.
Abstract
- Cardiac arrest is an alarming emergency. To be faced with it during strabismus surgery is a frightening experience for both surgeon and anesthesiologist. We have experienced with a case of cardiac arrest during traction of medial rectus muscle for strabismus surgery. Surgery was completed successfully after retrobulbar block with 2% lidocaine.