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Hydrogen peroxide: an unusual cause of arterial and venous gas embolism
Author(s) -
Neff S. P. W.,
Zulueta L.,
Miller R.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1996.tb07854.x
Subject(s) - medicine , hydrogen peroxide , embolism , vigilance (psychology) , anesthesia , surgery , organic chemistry , chemistry , neuroscience , biology
Summary A patient undergoing minor orthopaedic surgery suffered from unexpected arterial and venous gas embolism caused by hydrogen peroxide. We describe our management of the case and emphasise the need for continued vigilance during the use of hydrogen peroxide.