Possible venous argon gas embolism complicating argon gas enhanced coagulation during liver surgery

Authors
Stojeba, N Mahoudeau, G Segura, P Meyer, C Steib, A
Citation
N. Stojeba et al., Possible venous argon gas embolism complicating argon gas enhanced coagulation during liver surgery, ACT ANAE SC, 43(8), 1999, pp. 866-867
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ACTA ANAESTHESIOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
ISSN journal
00015172 → ACNP
Volume
43
Issue
8
Year of publication
1999
Pages
866 - 867
Database
ISI
SICI code
0001-5172(199909)43:8<866:PVAGEC>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
We report a case of a major venous argon embolism during argon beam coagula tion of a liver biopsy. The essential signs were an abrupt reduction in end -tidal carbon dioxide partial pressure, in SpO(2) and in systolic arterial pressure, at the time of coagulation. Spontaneous recovery was observed wit hin 10 min. Precautions in respect of usage are highlighted.