NYMC Faculty Publications
DOI
10.1155/2018/7485789
Journal Title
Case Reports in Anesthesiology
First Page
Art. ID.: 7485789
Last Page
5 pages
Document Type
Case Report
Publication Date
10-1-2018
Department
Anesthesiology
Abstract
A 73-year-old male with history of hyperlipidemia and osteoarthritis was transferred from an outside hospital after a fall from a ladder at home. He sustained a severe right sided acetabular fracture involving the femoral head, requiring operative repair. Preoperative evaluation was unremarkable except for oxygen saturation < 95 %. After induction of anesthesia and surgical positioning, the patient went into cardiac arrest. After intraoperative cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and placement on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), the patient stabilized. Cardiac catheterization revealed a large left pulmonary embolism. Here, we discuss the etiology and management of intraoperative pulmonary embolism.
Recommended Citation
Okoronkwo, T., Zhang, X., Dworet, J., & Wecksell, M. (2018). Early Detection and Management of Massive Intraoperative Pulmonary Embolism in a Patient Undergoing Repair of a Traumatic Acetabular Fracture. Case Reports in Anesthesiology, 2018, Art. ID.: 7485789-5 pages. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/7485789
Publisher's Statement
Originally published in Case Reports in Anesthesiology, 2018, Article ID 7485789. The original material can be found here.
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