Profound desaturation following vomiting on induction. A case for routine pre-oxygenation.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Whilst participating in a clinical trial, a patient vomited during induction of anaesthesia. Subsequent analysis of the continuous record of oxygen saturation showed precipitous desaturation.
Medical subject headings
- Anesthesia, Intravenous
- Oxygen
- Propofol
- Vomiting