Title
Cardiopulmonary arrest following administration of Cyclomydril eyedrops for outpatient retinopathy of prematurity screening
Publication Date
2014
Journal Title
J AAPOS
Abstract
Eyedrops used for mydriasis and cycloplegia can be systemically absorbed, causing serious side effects, including oxygen desaturation, apnea, bradycardia, transient hypertension, delayed gastric emptying, and transient paralytic ileus. These effects can be more serious in infants because of their lower body mass and immature cardiovascular and nervous systems. We report a case of a 27-week-old infant who suffered a cardiopulmonary arrest after the administration of only Cyclomydril eyedrops (Alcon Laboratories, Fort Worth, TX) during an outpatient retinopathy of prematurity examination.
Volume Number
18
Issue Number
2
Pages
183-184
Document Type
Article
EPub Date
2014/04/05
Status
Faculty; Northwell Researcher
Facility
School of Medicine; Northwell Health
Primary Department
Ophthalmology
PMID
DOI
10.1016/j.jaapos.2013.11.010