This review analyzes the literature dealing with cardiopulmonary function during and
pulmonary function following laparoscopic cholecystectomy in order to describe the patterns …

Laparoscopic surgery minimises postoperative morbidity. Patient benefits include reduction
in postoperative pain, better cosmetic result and quicker return to normal activities. Hospital …

Study objective: To determine the accuracy of end-tidal carbon dioxide levels as a measure
of arterial carbon dioxide levels in non-intubated patients presenting to an emergency …

We evaluated the ventilatory effects and blood gas changes of prolonged CO (2)-
pneumoperitoneum in normoventilated patients and examined the respiratory and gas …

Atonometric device for use in hollow viscus tonometry and remote sensing of patient? uid
parameters is disclosed in combination with a secondary apparatus, such as a urinary …

The technical advances of laparoscopic instrumentation and the imaginative development of
laparoscopic procedures in urology, occurring for the most part within the last few years …

An improved tonometric catheter can be configured to have one or more pressure
transmitting chambers for sensing the internal pressure such as the internal abdominal …

The arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) is an important parameter in critically
ill, mechanically ventilated patients. To limit invasive procedures or for more continuous …

The relationship between arterial carbon dioxide tension and end tidal carbon dioxide
tension was studied in 19 patients during general anaesthesia for Caesarean section …

As part of a randomized trial, ventilatory and arterial blood gas changes were assessed
during open (n= 30) and laparoscopic (n= 30) cholecystectomy. Measurements were made …