Intra-operative pulmonary embolism. Detection by pulse oximetry.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case is presented of a 49-year-old patient who had a pulmonary embolism during ovarian cystectomy. The only evidence of its occurrence was a sudden, marked reduction in arterial oxygen saturation as detected by a pulse oximeter. The diagnosis was confirmed 24 hours later by a chest radiograph and a ventilation perfusion scan. Anticoagulant treatment was instituted.
Medical subject headings
- Ovarian Cysts
- Oximetry
- Pulmonary Embolism