FLS Written Exam Questions and
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absolute contraindications to laparoscopy - ✔✔- unable to tolerate laparotomy
- hypovolemic shock
- lack of surgeon training
- no support @ hospital
relative contraindications to laparoscopy - ✔✔- can't tolerate general anesthesia
- long standing peritonitis
- large abdominal/pelvic mass
- massive hernia
- severe cardiopulmonary disease
visceral artery aneurysm - ✔✔risk of injury w/ trocar insertion
previous abdominal surgery scars can be an issue, may have intraperitoneal adhesions
CO2 - ✔✔readily absorbed, easily eliminated
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absolute contraindications to laparoscopy - ✔✔- unable to tolerate laparotomy
- hypovolemic shock
- lack of surgeon training
- no support @ hospital
relative contraindications to laparoscopy - ✔✔- can't tolerate general anesthesia
- long standing peritonitis
- large abdominal/pelvic mass
- massive hernia
- severe cardiopulmonary disease
visceral artery aneurysm - ✔✔risk of injury w/ trocar insertion
previous abdominal surgery scars can be an issue, may have intraperitoneal adhesions
CO2 - ✔✔readily absorbed, easily eliminated
Katelyn Whitman, All Rights Reserved © 2025 1
