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.

Keywords

• Cholinergic antagonists
• ipratropium
• mydriasis