Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy: A Complication after Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

Abstract

Prone positioning is known to be associated with an increased intraocular pressure. We postulate that the combination of massive resuscitation and prone positioning will increase the incidence of anterior ischemic optic neuropathy. As such, we recommend that prone positioning for adult respiratory distress syndrome be reserved for only those patients at risk of death.