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Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim · Jun 2003
Case Reports[Heart arrest caused by CO2 embolism during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy].
- O R Benítez Pacheco, E Serra, L Jara, and J C Buzzi.
- Servicio de Anestesiología, Sanatorio Centro Médico, Unidad Académica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional del Nordeste (UNNE), Argentina. orbenitez@arnet.com.ar
- Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim. 2003 Jun 1; 50 (6): 295-8.
AbstractA 41-year-old woman developed a gas embolism while inserting a Veress needle to achieve pneumoperitoneum for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The embolism led to asystole, which was corrected after advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation maneuvers, and was followed by sequelae and a prolonged hospital stay. The anesthesiologist should be vigilant during laparoscopic surgery and be ready and able to act in case of major complications.
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