The Accuracy of Arthroscopic Fluid Pump Systems in Shoulder Surgery. A Comparison of three different Pump Systems

Extra-articular fluid extravasation is a known complication during shoulder arthroscopy. The risk and amount of extravasation to a large degree is dependent on the fluid pressure delivered to the surgical site. Accurate measurement, knowledge and control of the pressure delivered is thus important to surgeons, anesthetists and the patient. The purpose of this study was to compare the pressure measurement accuracy of three arthroscopic fluid pumps with two of them having two different settings.
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research