Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	78959
Country	China

Category	Ophthalmology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Apnea caused by retrobulbar anesthesia: A case report
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Yue-Lin Wang, Guo-Ru Lan, Xuan Zou, Er-Qian Wang, Rong-Ping Dai and You-Xin Chen
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	You-Xin Chen, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, No. 1 Shuaifu Garden, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100730, China. chenyx@pumch.cn
Key Words	Apnea; Retrobulbar anesthesia; Brainstem anesthesia; Ophthalmic surgery; Case report
Core Tip	Apnea caused by retrobulbar anesthesia is a very rare but severe complication. Failure to recognize brainstem anesthesia or delaying the treatment may be life threatening. We report a rare case of apnea caused by retrobulbar anesthesia, and emergency resuscitation was used. Assisted ventilation and vasodilator treatment were used, and the consciousness and breathing of the patient was gradually recovered. The mechanism of retrobulbar anesthesia is varied, but a skillful operation of retrobulbar anesthesia is important. Doctors and nurses should be aware of the potential risk of retrobulbar anesthesia, and be familiar with the resuscitation procedures.
Citation	Wang YL, Lan GR, Zou X, Wang EQ, Dai RP, Chen YX. Apnea caused by retrobulbar anesthesia: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10(31): 11646-11651

Received	2022-07-27 06:47
Peer-Review Started	2022-07-27 06:49
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2022-08-22 00:18
Revised	2022-09-05 05:39
Second Decision	2022-09-29 03:37
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2022-09-29 11:25
Articles in Press	2022-09-29 11:25
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Typeset the Manuscript	2022-10-18 00:58

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