Vascular air embolism

Vascular air embolism is a rare but potentially fatal event. It may occur in a variety of procedures and surgeries but is most often associated as an iatrogenic complication of central line catheter insertion. This article reviews the incidence, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Gordy, Stephanie, Rowell, Susan
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2013
Materias:
Symposium: Embolism in the Intensive Care Unit
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3665124/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23724390
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2229-5151.109428
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Sumario:Vascular air embolism is a rare but potentially fatal event. It may occur in a variety of procedures and surgeries but is most often associated as an iatrogenic complication of central line catheter insertion. This article reviews the incidence, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of this phenomenon.

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