American journal of ophthalmology
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Comparative Study
Sneezing reflex associated with intravenous sedation and periocular anesthetic injection.
To assess and compare the frequency of reflex sneezing occurring during periocular anesthetic injections with and without intravenous sedation. ⋯ Surgeons, anesthesia staff, and other operating room personnel should be aware of this unusual and potentially dangerous sneeze phenomenon when periocular anesthetic injections are delivered under intravenous sedation to reduce potential ocular complications.