• Malawi Med J · Dec 2012

    Teaching corner: Regional anaesthesia for ophthalmic surgery.

    • R Tighe, P I Burgess, and G Msukwa.
    • CURE International Hospital.
    • Malawi Med J. 2012 Dec 1; 24 (4): 89-94.

    AbstractPerforming safe and effective regional anaesthesia for ophthalmic surgery is an important skill for anaesthetic and ophthalmologic practitioners. Akinetic sharp-needle blocks are generally safe but rare, sight and life threatening complications occur. Sub-Tenon's block using a blunt canula provides akinesa and is a safer alternative but serious complications have been reported. This review provides an introduction to the relevant anatomy, local anaesthetic drugs and commonly used techniques and a practical guide to their safe performance.

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