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Visual loss in a prone-positioned spine surgery patient with the head on a foam headrest and goggles covering the eyes: an old complication with a new mechanism.

Roth S, Tung A, Ksiazek S

Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, USA. sroth@dacc.uchicago.edu

A patient developed central retinal artery occlusion during surgery in the prone position with eye protectors placed over his eyes. We discuss the potential hazards of using such a device (the Dupaco Opti-Gard) in this setting.

Published 25 April 2007 in Anesth Analg, 104(5): 1185-7, tables of contents.
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