During a hysteroscopic myomectomy utilizing a hysteroscopic fluid mgmt.System control unit, it was reported that the system alarmed.Prior to the alarm, the physician stated fluid levels were fine and the case was proceeding well.The patient¿s fluid deficit then jumped to 2000ml, the fluid management system alarmed, and fluid was noted on the floor by the smith & nephew sales representative that was present.The physician was advised of the maximum fluid deficit by the sales representative, as specified in the control unit user¿s manual.The doctor continued on with the procedure and once finished put the patient¿s legs down and was going to intubate the patient.However, the patient coded from fluid overload but was revived and brought to the i.C.U.Subsequently, the patient¿s condition was reported as fine and was extubated.
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