| Pulmonary embolism confirmed by transoesophageal echocardiography. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 1536398 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 60-year-old patient suffered a pulmonary embolism following the application of an Esmarch and pneumatic tourniquet before arthroscopy of the knee. The diagnosis was suspected because of sudden hypotension, ECG changes, a decrease in end-expiratory carbon dioxide concentration and oxygen desaturation as indicated by pulse oximetry. Before performing a sternotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass for removal of pulmonary artery clots, the diagnosis was confirmed by the demonstration of severe right ventricular strain using transoesophageal echocardiography. |
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Authors:
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L Sermeus; J Van Hemelrijck; J Vandommele; H Van Aken |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Anaesthesia Volume: 47 ISSN: 0003-2409 ISO Abbreviation: Anaesthesia Publication Date: 1992 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-03-26 Completed Date: 1992-03-26 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370524 Medline TA: Anaesthesia Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 28-9 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anaesthesia, University Hospitals Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, U.Z. Gasthuisberg, Belgium. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Arthroscopy Echocardiography* Humans Intraoperative Complications / ultrasonography Knee Injuries / complications Male Middle Aged Pulmonary Embolism / etiology, ultrasonography* Tourniquets / adverse effects |
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