Carbon dioxide gas is used as the expansion medium for uterine insufflation during a hysteroscopy

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: F
The use of sterile normal saline is used as an expansion medium to create a working space during hysteroscopy. Air or gas is not used for uterine insufflation or laser fiber cooling during a hysteroscopy because of the risk of air or gas embolism.

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