2012
Unilateral mydriasis secondary to ipratropium bromide in a critically ill patient
Abstract: Unilateral dilated pupil in a critical patient under sedation is an important clinical sign that requires prompt evaluation. An exhaustive assessment must be performed, including neurological examination and imaging tests, and pharmacological causes must be ruled out. We describe a case of unilateral fixed dilated pupil secondary to the administration of a nebulized cholinergic antagonist, ipratropium bromide, in an unconscious patient.
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“…5 However, in these cases, the pupils returned to normal size in less than 3 days. The 2-week period of pupil dilation in our patient might be explained by the nature of the belladonna ingredient in the homeopathic drop she used.…”
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