| Literature DB >> 23996497 |
Byrappa Vinay1, Kamath Sriganesh, Kadarapura Nanjundaiah Gopala Krishna.
Abstract
Venous air embolism (VAE) is a well recognized complication during neurosurgery. Pre-cordial doppler and trans-esophageal echocardiography are sensitive monitors for the detection of VAE. A sudden, abrupt reduction in the end-tidal carbondioxide (ETCO2) pressure with associated hypotension during neurosurgery might suggest VAE, when more sensitive monitors are not available. We describe an unusual cause for sudden reduction in ETCO2 during neurosurgery and discuss the mechanism for such presentation.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23996497 DOI: 10.1007/s10877-013-9505-y
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Monit Comput ISSN: 1387-1307 Impact factor: 2.502