Air embolism during operative hysteroscopy: TEE-guided resuscitation

Ilya Sabsovich; Mark Abel; Christen J. Lee; Allison D. Spinelli; Apolonia E. Abramowicz

doi:10.1016/j.jclinane.2012.01.002

Air embolism during operative hysteroscopy: TEE-guided resuscitation

Ilya Sabsovich, Mark Abel, Christen J. Lee, Allison D. Spinelli, Apolonia E. Abramowicz

Anesthesiology

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Abstract

During hysteroscopic surgery there are concerns about potential complications such as venous air and gas embolism. The incidence of subclinical air emboli events during operative hysteroscopy is significantly underestimated. The manifestations of this complication may range from an unnoticeable decrease in P_ETCO₂ to the need for resuscitation. Three cases of air embolism with variable outcomes occurring during general anesthesia for operative hysteroscopy in otherwise healthy patients are presented.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	480-486
Number of pages	7
Journal	Journal of Clinical Anesthesia
Volume	24
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinane.2012.01.002
State	Published - Sep 2012

Keywords

Air embolism
Anesthesia
Hysteroscopy
Transesophageal echocardiography

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Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

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Air embolism during operative hysteroscopy: TEE-guided resuscitation

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