A 64 year old hypertensive obese female was undergoing surgery for fracture femur under general anaesthesia. Intra-operatively her end tidal carbon dioxide decreased to 20 from 40 mm Hg, followed by hypotension and oxygen saturation of 85%. What would be the most probable cause:
A 64 year old hypertensive obese female was undergoing surgery for fracture femur under general anaesthesia. Intra-operatively her end tidal carbon dioxide decreased to 20 from 40 mm Hg, followed by hypotension and oxygen saturation of 85%. What would be the most probable cause:
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A 64 year old hypertensive obese female was undergoing surgery for fracture femur under general anaesthesia. Intra-operatively her end tidal carbon dioxide decreased to 20 from 40 mm Hg, followed by hypotension and oxygen saturation of 85%. What would be the most probable cause:
β Correct Answer: B. Fat embolism
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