Pneumoperitoneum

Studies conducted at O.A. Mynbaev et al on pneumoperitoneum recently published

Published in Women's Health Weekly, October 1st, 2009

In this recently published article, scientists in Louvain, Belgium conducted a study "To evaluate the metabolic consequences of the addition of oxygen to the CO2-pneumoperitoneum. Prospective randomized study in rabbits."

"After 30 minutes of ventilation pneumoperitoneum was maintained for 90 minutes with pure CO2 or CO2 with 2% or 6% of oxygen. The intraperitoneal pressure was increased from 10 to 15 and 20 mm Hg every 30 minutes. Ventilation rate was either fixed or a progressive hyperventilation. End points were changes in arterial blood gases (Pco(2), Po-2), pH, acid-base balance (actual base excess [ABE], standard bicarbonate [SBC], standard base excess [SBE],...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-10-01)

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