An Example of a Potential Risk Associated with Pneumoperitoneum Would

question 21

Multiple Choice

An example of a potential risk associated with pneumoperitoneum would be:

• A) tachycardia caused by peritoneal irritation from the CO₂.
• B) CO₂ absorption into the peritoneal capillaries, causing decreased oxygen saturation.
• C) bradycardia from CO₂ pressure lower than 15 mm Hg.
• D) gas embolus into an exposed blood vessel during the procedure.

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