A 40 yr old male with controlled thyrotoxicosis and Carcinoma rectum was undergoing laparcopic abdominoperineal resection, during which he was found to have decreased Blood Pressure and Hea Rate. On examination, a mill-wheal murmur was heard. The end tidal pCO2 was observed found reducing from 40 to 10. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A 40 yr old male with controlled thyrotoxicosis and Carcinoma rectum was undergoing laparcopic abdominoperineal resection, during which he was found to have decreased Blood Pressure and Hea Rate. On examination, a mill-wheal murmur was heard. The end tidal pCO2 was observed found reducing from 40 to 10. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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A 40 yr old male with controlled thyrotoxicosis and Carcinoma rectum was undergoing laparcopic abdominoperineal resection, during which he was found to have decreased Blood Pressure and Hea Rate. On examination, a mill-wheal murmur was heard. The end tidal pCO2 was observed found reducing from 40 to 10. What is the most likely diagnosis?
✓ Correct Answer: A. Air embolism
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