CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Answer: C-An important consideration for creating a pneumoperitoneum is to use an insufflator that alarms when too much CO₂ has been administered. Excessive CO₂ can result in hypercarbia if the carbon dioxide enters the bloodstream. Additionally, excessive pressure in the abdominal cavity can create pressure on the diaphragm and cause respiratory compromise. An appropriate insufflator during this type of procedure is one that tells the surgical team when too much gas has been instilled.