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Oxygen embolism after hydrogen peroxide irrigation during hip arthroscopy: a case report.

Zhengwu PengHui LiZiqin CaoWenchao ZhangHongxin LiRuping DaiLei LiuXinzhan MaoDaniel M GeorgeTianlong Huang
Published in: BMC musculoskeletal disorders (2020)
Medical staff should be aware of the risk of oxygen embolism and be extremely careful when using hydrogen peroxide in patient care. Oxygen embolism following hydrogen peroxide use is rare, however, once encountered, it may bring serious consequences. Therefore, the use of hydrogen peroxide in closed spaces or arthroscopic procedures should be discontinued.
Keyphrases
  • hydrogen peroxide
  • nitric oxide
  • healthcare
  • total hip arthroplasty
  • rotator cuff