Gas Embolism With Use of Argon Plasma Coagulation

Gas Embolism With Use of Argon Plasma Coagulation

Description
Description

Gas embolism is a rare but serious complication of APC. We will use TEE to monitor for gas bubbles during APC. APC will be terminated if gas bubbles are associated with ischemic heart rhythms, wall motion abnormalities, or if large gas bubbles are noted in the left ventricle.