Anesthetic problems: Venous air embolism, airway difficulties, and massive transfusion

A. P. Marco, W. R. Furman

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Abstract

Perioperative anesthetic complications of interest to the general surgeon are reviewed. The pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of venous air embolism are discussed. Problems in airway management, including the unexpected difficult intubation and aspiration of gastric contents, are presented. Lastly, complications of massive transfusions are addressed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)213-228
Number of pages16
JournalSurgical Clinics of North America
Volume73
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1993

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Surgery

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