Safety of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients undergoing carbon dioxide insufflation in extended endoscopic procedures

Conclusion: The present study, which was the only study looking at CO2 insufflation specifically in COPD patients, provides evidence that CO2 insufflation is safe in COPD despite a slight increase in EtCO2.

Source: Lung India - August 30, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Scott A Helgeson Kristyn L Lewis Laurel E Carter Hollie Saunders Neal M Patel Source Type: research