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Air in the heart: what should one do?

Abstract
Air embolism is a serious and frequently underrecognized complication of vascular access device placement. Improper precautions during vascular catheter insertion result in inadvertent introduction of air into the vasculature. Systemic embolization into the cerebral, pulmonary, and coronary circulations can be catastrophic. We present a case of intracardiac air embolism after placement of a central venous catheter managed conservatively.
AuthorsArjun Dutt Law, Ajay Gulati, Ashish Bhalla
JournalThe American journal of emergency medicine (Am J Emerg Med) Vol. 30 Issue 8 Pg. 1659.e1-3 (Oct 2012) ISSN: 1532-8171 [Electronic] United States
PMID22030188 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
CopyrightCopyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Topics
  • Catheterization, Central Venous (adverse effects)
  • Embolism, Air (diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, etiology, therapy)
  • Emergency Service, Hospital
  • Female
  • Heart Atria (diagnostic imaging)
  • Heart Diseases (diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, etiology, therapy)
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

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