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Transient paralytic ileus following the use of cyclopentolate−phenylephrine eye drops during screening for retinopathy of prematurity
Author(s) -
Lim DL,
Batilando M,
Rajadurai VS
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
journal of paediatrics and child health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.631
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1440-1754
pISSN - 1034-4810
DOI - 10.1046/j.1440-1754.2003.00144.x
Subject(s) - medicine , cyclopentolate , mydriasis , phenylephrine , retinopathy of prematurity , anesthesia , ophthalmology , pregnancy , gestational age , blood pressure , biology , genetics
Abstract: Cyclopentolate−phenylephrine eye drops are commonly used for mydriasis during routine screening for retinopathy of prematurity in preterm infants. Although systemic absorption is minimal, it can result in side effects. We report two cases of transient paralytic ileus associated with transient oxygen desaturation and hypertension following the use of cyclopentolate−phenylephrine eye drops.