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Table 43-7

  • Profound vasovagal reaction
  • Cardiac dysrhythmias
  • Excessive intra-abdominal pressure
  • Tension capnothorax/pneumothorax
  • Cardiac tamponade (capnomediastinum and capnopericardium)
  • Gas embolism
  • Acute blood loss: (hidden vs. visible)
  • Myocardial ischemia/infarction
  • Severe respiratory acidosis (hypercapnia)
  • Anesthetic drug related