Hydrogen peroxide: an unusual cause of arterial and venous gas embolism.
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.
Neff
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Department of Anaesthetics, George Eliot Hospital, Warwickshire.
Zulueta
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Miller
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D000328:Adult; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D013977:Tibia / Q000601:surgery
D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide