Re: Hysteroscopic complication

From: ainsron (ainsron@sbcglobal.net)
Wed Sep 7 23:18:27 2005


The problem is I wasn't using saline, it was 3% Sorbitol, which should be non-conductive. They did use Betadine for a prep, is it possible that the Betadine solution could have acted as a ground if it ran under the buttocks??

Ronald E. Ainsworth, MD, FACOG

-----Original Message----- From: ob-gyn-l@obgyn.net [mailto:ob-gyn-l@obgyn.net] On Behalf Of ENDODOK@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 5:53 PM To: Multiple recipients of list OB-GYN-L Subject: Re: Hysteroscopic complication

If you were using monopolar current, I would suspect a grounding problem.I have seen a 2nd degree perineal burn from a HTA procedure in which the heated saline escaped via the cervix, and the "automatic" safety sensor failed.

J. Glenn Bradley MD





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