Journal Published Online: 01 April 1976
Volume 21, Issue 2

A Fatal Case Involving Proparacaine

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Proparacaine, also known as proxymetacaine, 2-diethylaminoethyl 3-amino-4-propoxybenzoate hydrochloride, is a topical anesthetic used in ophthalmology. It is sold under various trade names in a 0.5% aqueous solution.

Author Information

Reed, D
Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department, Santa Ana, Calif.
Cravey, RH
Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department, Santa Ana, Calif.
Pages: 4
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Stock #: JFS10495J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS10495J