Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Retinopathy in an Adult

Ophthalmol Retina. 2021 Apr;5(4):388-390. doi: 10.1016/j.oret.2020.09.011. Epub 2020 Sep 18.

Abstract

A man developed vision loss and bilateral subhyaloid, outer plexiform, and subretinal hemorrhages after 2 minutes of chest compressions. Several potential mechanisms, including venous transmission of pressure and elevated intracranial pressure (ICP), could explain these findings.

Keywords: CPR; Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Chest compressions; Retinal hemorrhage; Retinopathy; Terson’s-like.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / adverse effects*
  • Heart Arrest / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Retina / diagnostic imaging*
  • Retinal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Retinal Diseases / etiology*
  • Tomography, Optical Coherence / methods