Which nonsuture needle is used for insufflation of carbon dioxide into the abdomen for laparoscopy?
A) arterial
B) hypodermic
C) spinal
D) Veress

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Veress needle is the needle used for insufflation of carbon dioxide into the abdomen for laparoscopy. It is a nonsuture needle designed to create a pneumoperitoneum (air or gas in the abdominal cavity) prior to insertion of a trocar for laparoscopic surgery.

Which Nonsuture Needle Is Used for Insufflation of Carbon Dioxide