New type of vulnerability curve gives insight in the hydraulic capacitance and conductivity of the xylem [PDF]
, 2013 Drought vulnerability of trees and other woody plants is much debated in the context of climate change, which creates a high interest in understanding plant water relations.
Baert, Annelies +4 more
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An unusual cause of ischemic stroke - Cerebral air embolism
Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2014 Air embolism is a preventable, often undiagnosed but potentially treatable cause of ischemic stroke with a high morbidity and mortality. It is usually iatrogenic ocurring especially in patients in ICU setting.
Vinit Suri +3 more
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QJM, 2016 A 73-year-old woman presented with sudden cardiac arrest near the ending of regular haemodialysis. Immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was performed and return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) developed after 5 min. She had a history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus and end-stage renal disease under maintenance haemodialysis.
W.-L. Liu +3 more
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Rebound sign: a case report and review of literature
Clinical and Experimental Hypertension, 2022 We reviewed previously reported imaging features of coronary air embolism. We also reported an unusual image ‘rebound sign’ of proximal coronary artery air embolism for the first time, that is, with the regular contraction and relaxation of the heart ...
Yuehai Wang +4 more
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The Inter-Mammary Sticky Roll: A Novel Technique for Securing a Doppler Ultrasonic Probe to the Precordium for Venous Air Embolism Detection. [PDF]
, 2016 Venous air embolism is a devastating and potentially life-threatening complication that can occur during neurosurgical procedures. We report the development and use of the "inter-mammary sticky roll," a technique to reliably secure a precordial Doppler ...
Drummond, John C +5 more
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Obstruction of Water Uptake in cut Chrysanthemum Stems after Dry Storage: Role of Wound-induced Increase in Enzyme Activities and Air Emboli [PDF]
, 2009 Hydraulic conductance of cut chrysanthemum stems was lowered by the aspiration of air as well as by a wound-induced plant response. By measuring the hydraulic conductance of stem segments in which air could be introduced into and/or removed from the ...
Arevalo-Galarza, L., Meeteren, U., van
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Air Embolism: Diagnosis, Clinical Management and Outcomes
Diagnostics, 2017 Air embolism is a rare but potentially fatal complication of surgical procedures. Rapid recognition and intervention is critical for reducing morbidity and mortality.
Colin J. McCarthy +3 more
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Conifer-angiosperm interactions: Physiological ecology and life history. [PDF]
, 2011 Worldwide, conifers are most successful on sites subject to chronic stresses that limit productivity (low temperatures, nutrient poverty, poor drainage).
Lusk, Christopher H.
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Pre-hospital management protocols and perceived difficulty in diagnosing acute heart failure [PDF]
, 2020 Aim To illustrate the pre-hospital management arsenals and protocols in different EMS units, and to estimate the perceived difficulty of diagnosing suspected acute heart failure (AHF) compared with other common pre-hospital conditions.
Banaszewski, Marek +77 more
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Chinese Journal of Traumatology, 2019 Systemic air embolism is a rare but potentially fatal complication related to many factors. The purpose of this article is to alert clinicians once patients occurs an abnormal neurological and cardiovascular status, following minor traumatic treatment ...
Hai-Jun Huang +3 more
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