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Schmitz J, Liebold F, Hinkelbein J, Nöhl S, Thal SC, Sellmann T. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation during hyperbaric oxygen therapy: a comprehensive review and recommendations for practice. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med 2023; 31:57. [PMID: 37872558 PMCID: PMC10658797 DOI: 10.1186/s13049-023-01103-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) presents unique challenges due to limited access to patients in cardiac arrest (CA) and the distinct physiological conditions present during hyperbaric therapy. Despite these challenges, guidelines specifically addressing CPR during HBOT are lacking. This review aims to consolidate the available evidence and offer recommendations for clinical practice in this context. MATERIALS AND METHODS A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and CINAHL using the search string: "(pressure chamber OR decompression OR hyperbaric) AND (cardiac arrest OR cardiopulmonary resuscitation OR advanced life support OR ALS OR life support OR chest compression OR ventricular fibrillation OR heart arrest OR heart massage OR resuscitation)". Additionally, relevant publications and book chapters not identified through this search were included. RESULTS The search yielded 10,223 publications, with 41 deemed relevant to the topic. Among these, 18 articles (primarily case reports) described CPR or defibrillation in 22 patients undergoing HBOT. The remaining 23 articles provided information or recommendations pertaining to CPR during HBOT. Given the unique physiological factors during HBOT, the limitations of current resuscitation guidelines are discussed. CONCLUSIONS CPR in the context of HBOT is a rare, yet critical event requiring special considerations. Existing guidelines should be adapted to address these unique circumstances and integrated into regular training for HBOT practitioners. This review serves as a valuable contribution to the literature on "CPR under special circumstances".
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- Jan Schmitz
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Cologne, University of Cologne, 50937, Cologne, Germany
- Department of Sleep and Human Factors Research, Institute of Aerospace Medicine, German Aerospace Center, 51147, Cologne, Germany
- German Society of Aerospace Medicine, 80331, Munich, Germany
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- German Society of Aerospace Medicine, 80331, Munich, Germany
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital of Leipzig, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- German Society of Aerospace Medicine, 80331, Munich, Germany
- University Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Johannes Wesling Klinikum Minden, Ruhr-University Bochum, 32429, Minden, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology I, University Witten/Herdecke, 58455, Witten, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology I, University Witten/Herdecke, 58455, Witten, Germany
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Wuppertal, University Witten/Herdecke, 42283, Wuppertal, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology I, University Witten/Herdecke, 58455, Witten, Germany.
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Ev. Bethesda Hospital Duisburg, 47053, Duisburg, Germany.
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Zhu Y, Wang W, Liu D, Zhang H, Chen L, Li Z, Qin S, Kang Y, Chai J. Carbon Dioxide Embolism During Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision: Case Report and Literature Review. Front Surg 2022; 9:873964. [PMID: 35599782 PMCID: PMC9121005 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.873964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The actual incidence of carbon dioxide embolism during transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) is unknown, but the reported incidence in the existing literature is reassuring. However, the incidence of CO2 embolism, which can be life-threatening, is severely underestimated. By reviewing the available data on carbon dioxide embolism during taTME and synthesizing other reports on CO2 embolism in laparoscopic procedures, we provide the first comprehensive account of the etiology, pathophysiology, and recommend tools to monitor carbon dioxide embolism during taTME. Additionally, we provide guidance and recommendations on preventive and therapeutic measures to minimize the adverse consequences of this potentially severe complication, knowledge about which we hope will improve patients' safety.
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- Youzhuang Zhu
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Weihai Municipal Hospital, Cheeloo Colledge of Medicine, Shandong University, Weihai, China
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- Department of Colorectal Tumor Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Colorectal Tumor Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Jeon S, Hong JM, Lee HJ, Kim Y, Kang H, Hwang BY, Lee D, Jung YH. Paradoxical carbon dioxide embolism during laparoscopic hepatectomy without intracardiac shunt: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10:2908-2915. [PMID: 35434095 PMCID: PMC8968813 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i9.2908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic hepatectomy has recently become popular because it results in less bleeding than open hepatectomy. However, CO2 embolism occurs more frequently. Most CO2 embolisms during laparoscopic surgery are self-resolving and non-symptomatic; however, severe CO2 embolism may cause hypotension, cyanosis, arrhythmia, and cardiovascular collapse. In particular, paradoxical CO2 embolisms are highly likely to cause neurological deficits. We report a case of paradoxical CO2 embolism found on transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) during laparoscopic hepatectomy, although the patient had no intracardiac shunt.
CASE SUMMARY A 71-year-old man was admitted for laparoscopic left hemihepatectomy. During left hepatic vein ligation, the inferior vena cava was accidentally torn. We observed a sudden drop in oxygen saturation to 85%, decrease in systolic blood pressure (SBP) below 90 mmHg, and reduction in end-tidal CO2 to 24 mmHg. A “mill-wheel” murmur was auscultated over the precordium. The fraction of inspired oxygen was increased to 100% with 5 cmH2O of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) and hyperventilation was maintained. Norepinephrine infusion was increased to maintain SBP above 90 mmHg. A TEE probe was inserted, revealing gas bubbles in the right side of the heart, left atrium, left ventricle, and ascending aorta. The surgeon reduced the pneumoperitoneum pressure from 17 to 14 mmHg and repaired the damaged vessel laparoscopically. Thereafter, the patient’s hemodynamic status stabilized. The patient was transferred to the intensive care unit, recovering well without complications.
CONCLUSION TEE monitoring is important to quickly determine the presence and extent of embolism in patients undergoing laparoscopic hepatectomy.
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- Soeun Jeon
- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University, School of Medicine, Busan 49241, South Korea
- Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University, School of Medicine, Busan 49241, South Korea
- Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University, School of Medicine, Busan 49241, South Korea
- Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University, School of Medicine, Busan 49241, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University, School of Medicine, Busan 49241, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University, School of Medicine, Busan 49241, South Korea
- Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University, School of Medicine, Busan 49241, South Korea
- Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University, School of Medicine, Busan 49241, South Korea
- Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, South Korea
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Guilbaud T, Cermolacce A, Berdah S, Birnbaum DJ. New 5-mm laparoscopic pneumodissector device to improve laparoscopic dissection: an experimental study of its safety in a swine model. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:2712-2720. [PMID: 34981235 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-021-08953-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND To improve the laparoscopic surgical dissection, the aim of the study was to assess the safety of burst of high-pressure CO2 using a 5-mm laparoscopic pneumodissector (PD) operating at different flow rates and for different operating times regarding the risk of gas embolism (GE) in a swine model. METHODS The first step was to define the settings use of the PD device ensuring no GE. Successive procedures were conducted by laparotomy: cholecystectomy, the PD was placed 10 mm deep in the liver and the PD was directly introduced into the lumen of the inferior vena cava. Different PD flow rates of 5, 10, and 15 mL/s were used. The second step was to assess the safety of the device (PD group) during a laparoscopic dissection task (cystic and hepatic pedicles dissection, cholecystectomy and right nephrectomy) in comparison with the use of a standard laparoscopic hook device (control group). PD flow rate was 10 mL/s and consecutive burst of high-pressure CO2 was delivered for 3-5 s. RESULTS In the first step (n = 17 swine), no GE occurred during cholecystectomy regardless of the PD flow rate used. When the PD was placed in the liver or into the inferior vena cava, no severe or fatal GE occurred when a burst of high-pressure CO2 was applied for 3 or 5 s with PD flow rates of 5 and 10 mL/s. In the second step (PD group, n = 10; control group, n = 10), no GE occurred in the PD group. The use of the PD did not increase operative time or blood loss. The quality of the dissection was significantly improved compared to the control group. CONCLUSIONS The 5-mm laparoscopic PD appears to be free from CO2 GE risk when consecutive bursts of high-pressure CO2 are delivered for 3-5 s with a flow rate of 10 mL/s.
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- Théophile Guilbaud
- Center for Surgical Teaching and Research (CERC), Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France. .,Department of Digestive Surgery, Hôpital Nord, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille, Aix-Marseille University, Chemin des Bourrely, 13015, Marseille, France.
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- Center for Surgical Teaching and Research (CERC), Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
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- Center for Surgical Teaching and Research (CERC), Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France.,Department of Digestive Surgery, Hôpital Nord, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille, Aix-Marseille University, Chemin des Bourrely, 13015, Marseille, France
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- Center for Surgical Teaching and Research (CERC), Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France.,Department of Digestive Surgery, Hôpital Nord, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille, Aix-Marseille University, Chemin des Bourrely, 13015, Marseille, France
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Parker BK, Manning S. Postprocedural Gastrointestinal Emergencies. Emerg Med Clin North Am 2021; 39:781-794. [PMID: 34600637 DOI: 10.1016/j.emc.2021.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Postprocedural complications encompass a wide array of conditions that vary in acuity, symptoms, index procedure, and treatment. Continued advancements in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures have led to a significant shift of procedures to the ambulatory setting. This trend is of particular interest to the emergency physician, as patients who develop complications often present to an emergency department for evaluation and treatment. Here the authors examine a high-yield collection of procedures, both ambulatory and inpatient, notable for their frequent utilization and unique complication profiles including common laparoscopic surgical procedures, bariatric surgery, endoscopic procedures, interventional radiology procedures, and hernia repairs with implantable mesh.
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- Brian K Parker
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Texas Health San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MC 7736, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, 720 Eskenazi Avenue
- FOB 3rd Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
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Vidovich C, Laserna A, Karan SB. Venous Gas Embolism During Radical Robotic Prostatectomy: A Case Report and Evidence-Based Management Algorithm. Cureus 2021; 13:e17296. [PMID: 34552832 PMCID: PMC8449495 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.17296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) has gained rapid popularity in the last two decades after early reports of excellent survival rates, quick learning curves, and minimal invasion or tissue damage. Given the anatomical location of surgical prostatectomies and the utilization of intra-abdominal gas during laparoscopy, there is a risk of developing venous air embolism (VAE). We present a case of a 62-year-old male with hypothyroidism and benign prostatic hyperplasia who underwent robotic suprapubic prostatectomy under general anesthesia. One hour after incision the ETCO2 suddenly dropped (40 mmHg to 25 mmHg) as did the SpO2 (98% to 90%). There were no other vital sign changes, nor was there significant blood loss. The surgical team was notified, which prompted the surgeon to inform us that he had just been dissecting around the pelvic venous plexus. At this point, with the clinical suspicion of VAE, abdominal insufflation pressure was lowered, and inspired oxygen was increased to 100%. After 10 minutes, SpO2 and ETCO2 normalized. A debrief and literature review inspired us to develop a laparoscopic-specific VAE management algorithm, with attention to robotic-case management issues. To the best of our knowledge, this is a rare case report describing a clinical VAE during RARP.
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- Courtney Vidovich
- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, USA
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Fromer IR, Horvath B, Prielipp RC, Kloesel B. Vascular Air Emboli During the Perioperative Period. CURRENT ANESTHESIOLOGY REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s40140-020-00407-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Huntington CR, Prince J, Hazelbaker K, Lopes B, Webb T, LeMaster CB, Huntington TR. Safety first: significant risk of air embolism in laparoscopic gasketless insufflation systems. Surg Endosc 2019; 33:3964-3969. [DOI: 10.1007/s00464-019-06683-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2018] [Accepted: 01/23/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Anesthesia for endoscopic surgery can be challenging depending on surgical manipulations and patient comorbidity. Anesthetists must understand the possible systemic changes and complications that are associated with endoscopic surgery. Pneumoperitoneum induces vasoconstriction, reduces cardiac output, and decreases functional residual capacity in the cardiopulmonary system. Both hypoventilation caused by the thoracoscopic procedure and CO2 insufflation increase Paco2. To prevent the problems associated with high Paco2, monitoring of end-tidal CO2 (ETco2) and capability of positive pressure ventilation are crucial. Sudden changes of ETco2 should be monitored closely. Endoscopic surgery should be a less invasive procedure; however, appropriate analgesia remains necessary.
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- Makoto Asakawa
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, VMC Box 35, Ithaca, NY 14853-6401, USA.
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