Clinical Issues—July 2010
This Month
Intravasation and fluid deficit during hysteroscopy procedures
Key words: fluid management, fluid deficit, fluid overload, intravasation, hyponatremia, hysteroscopy.
Fluid selection during minimally invasive surgery
Key words: minimally invasive surgery, fluid selection, electrolyte solutions, distention media, irrigation solutions, fluid risks.
Comparing hysteroscopic insufflators and laparoscopic insufflators
Key words: insufflators, hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, minimally invasive surgery, distention media.
Using IV bags to position patients
Key words: patient positioning, positioning equipment, IV bags, burns.
Storage of disinfected laryngoscope blades
Key words: laryngoscope blades, high-level disinfection, packaging.
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PII: S0001-2092(10)00419-9
doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2010.04.009
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