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Complications Associated With Intraoperative Use of Irrigation Fluid for Endoscopic Procedures

Dr Gerund Yik-Nang Cheung1, Dr Samuel Tempany2,
Dr Mandy Hiu Man Chu3†

1Resident Anesthesiologist, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
2Anaesthetic Registrar, Frankston Hospital, Victoria, Australia
3Associate Consultant, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China

Edited by: Dr. Luke Baitch, Anaesthetist, Albury-Wodonga Health, Australia

†Corresponding author email: hiumanchu@gmail.com

Published 17 September 2019

Abstract

The tutorial aims to raise awareness of irrigation fluids that are commonly come across in operations. It covers the pharmacological properties of irrigation fluid, potential complications associated with its intraoperative use and measures to limit negative outcomes.

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