Ventricular fibrillation caused by electrocautery for pericardium hemostasis during thoracotomy - 14/12/17
Highlights |
• | A case of electrocautery-induced ventricular fibrillation in a patient undergoing elective thoracotomy was presented. |
• | A low-frequency leakage current from the electrocautery device was most likely responsible for the cardiac event. |
• | If bleeding is near the cardiac region, it is recommended to perform hemostasis using an ultrasonic scalpel. |
Vol 42
P. 95 - novembre 2017 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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