Methane Gas Explosion During Colonoscopy

This article discusses a complication of colonoscopy that healthcare providers think can not happenmethane gas explosion. Despite proper bowel cleansing, such an incident did occur. This article shows how quick recognition and action can save a patient's life. Colonic preparations are also disc...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Gastroenterology nursing 1997-07, Vol.20 (4), p.136-137
1. Verfasser:	BISSON, BARBARA
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Cautery - adverse effects Colonoscopy - adverse effects Explosions Gases Humans Male Methane Middle Aged Nursing
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Zusammenfassung:	This article discusses a complication of colonoscopy that healthcare providers think can not happenmethane gas explosion. Despite proper bowel cleansing, such an incident did occur. This article shows how quick recognition and action can save a patient's life. Colonic preparations are also discussed.
ISSN:	1042-895X 1538-9766
DOI:	10.1097/00001610-199707000-00006