Nitrogen purging of oxygen pipelines: an unusual cause of intraoperative hypoxia.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Intraoperative hypoxia occurred in two patients during the maintenance of the medical gas system. Engineers were purging oxygen pipelines with nitrogen to remove particulate debris but were unaware of a connection to operating room pipelines. This case illustrates the importance of communication between anesthesia providers and engineers servicing the gas system.
Medical subject headings
- Anesthesia, Inhalation
- Hypoxia
- Intraoperative Complications