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C Beattie1, L E Harry, S A Hamilton
1Department of Anaesthesia, St John's Hospital, Howden, West Lothian, EH54 6PP, UK. craigbeattie@hotmail.com
Abstract:
Hydrogen peroxide is commonly used for the decontamination of wounds. We report a case of a probable venous oxygen embolism resulting in cardiovascular collapse following irrigation of a necrotic breast wound with hydrogen peroxide. We discuss the differential diagnosis, mechanism of oxygen embolism and question the relative advantages versus disadvantages of using hydrogen peroxide for wound decontamination.
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