Air Embolism: A Severe Complication of Hysteroscopic Surgery

Mengyue Chen; Mengru Zhao; Yun Yang; Huimin Tang; Zhenyue Qin; Junling Liu; Huihui Wang; Mingyue Bao; Jiming Chen; Bairong Xia

doi:doi:10.11648/j.jgo.20221004.11

Air Embolism: A Severe Complication of Hysteroscopic Surgery

Mengyue Chen, Mengru Zhao, Yun Yang, Huimin Tang, Zhenyue Qin, Junling Liu, Huihui Wang, Mingyue Bao, Jiming Chen, Bairong Xia

Published in Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics (Volume 10, Issue 4)

Received: 25 May 2022 Accepted: 3 July 2022 Published: 13 July 2022

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Abstract

Air embolism is one of the complications of hysteroscopy. When air enters the circulatory system to block blood vessels, it will lead to embolism, and even endanger the life of patients in serious cases. The prognosis of patients can be significantly improved through the rapid diagnosis and timely treatment of air embolism. Since most air embolism is iatrogenic, operators should not only make preoperative preparations, but also be familiar with the symptoms and signs of air embolism. Once air embolism is suspected, the operator must immediately observe the patient's vital signs and hemodynamics and immediately stop the operation and carry out treatment to prevent further deterioration of the condition when the situation is critical. Based on the clinical cases of air embolism in recent years and relevant research and analysis, this paper summarizes the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, auxiliary examination, prevention and treatment of air embolism, so as to provide reference for clinical prevention and treatment of air embolism.

Published in	Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics (Volume 10, Issue 4)
DOI	10.11648/j.jgo.20221004.11
Page(s)	171-175
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Hysteroscopy, Air Embolism, Diagnosis, Treatment

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Mengyue Chen, Mengru Zhao, Yun Yang, Huimin Tang, Zhenyue Qin, et al. Air Embolism: A Severe Complication of Hysteroscopic Surgery. J Gynecol Obstet. 2022;10(4):171-175. doi: 10.11648/j.jgo.20221004.11

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Mengyue Chen

Graduate School, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, PR China
Mengru Zhao

Graduate School, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, PR China
Yun Yang

Graduate School, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, PR China
Huimin Tang

Department of Gynecology, The Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, PR China
Zhenyue Qin

Graduate School, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, PR China
Junling Liu

Department of Gynecology, The Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, PR China
Huihui Wang

Graduate School, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, PR China
Mingyue Bao

Graduate School, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, PR China
Jiming Chen

Department of Gynecology, The Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, PR China
Bairong Xia

Department of Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, PR China

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Mengyue Chen, Mengru Zhao, Yun Yang, Huimin Tang, Zhenyue Qin, et al. Air Embolism: A Severe Complication of Hysteroscopic Surgery. J Gynecol Obstet. 2022;10(4):171-175. doi: 10.11648/j.jgo.20221004.11

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