Cerebral venous air embolism is a relatively rare condition that arises from iatrogenic or traumatic introduction of air into the venous system. We describe the ultrasonographic findings in a 1-day-old infant with iatrogenic retrograde cerebral venous ...
Michael D. Rivers-Bowerman, MD, MSc +2 more
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The anesthesiologist must be aware of the causes, diagnosis and treatment of venous air embolism and adopt the practice patterns to prevent its occurrence.
Mefkur Bakan +4 more
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An unusual cause of ischemic stroke - Cerebral air embolism
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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Iatrogenic air embolism: pathoanatomy, thromboinflammation, endotheliopathy, and therapies
Iatrogenic vascular air embolism is a relatively infrequent event but is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. These emboli can arise in many clinical settings such as neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, and liver transplantation, but more ...
Phillip L. Marsh +53 more
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Effect of statins on venous thromboembolic events: a meta-analysis of published and unpublished evidence from randomised controlled trials [PDF]
Background - It has been suggested that statins substantially reduce the risk of venous thromboembolic events. We sought to test this hypothesis by performing a meta-analysis of both published and unpublished results from randomised trials of statins.
Jacquet Hervet, Michel +134 more
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Air embolism through open hub of external jugular vein intravenous cannula
Introduction: Venous air embolism is a catastrophic complication that can result in sudden cardiac arrest and death. Massive air embolism has been reported with central venous catheter through the internal jugular and subclavian veins.
Chitta R. Mohanty +3 more
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Air embolism during off-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery -A case report- [PDF]
There have been several reports of gas embolism occurring during off-pump coronary artery bypass graft (OPCAB) surgery. However, all these cases of air embolism were associated with the repair of venous circulation, using a CO2 blower. In this report, we
Choo-Hoon Chang +2 more
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Significant venous air embolism may develop acutely during the perioperative period due to a number of causes such as during head and neck surgery, spinal surgery, improper central venous and haemodialysis catheter handling, etc.
Deepanjali Pant +2 more
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Stroke Caused by Cerebral Air Embolism after Central Venous Catheter Removal: A Case Report
Cerebral air embolism is a rare, potentially catastrophic iatrogenic complication of central venous catheter removal. Cerebral air embolism can lead to serious neurological sequelae, resulting from cerebral infarction.
Ki Eon Kwon +3 more
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Marcasite at the Permian‐Triassic Transition
Exploring the links between Large Igneous Provinces and dramatic environmental impact
An emerging consensus suggests that Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs) and Silicic LIPs (SLIPs) are a significant driver of dramatic global environmental and biological changes, including mass extinctions.
Elena Lounejeva +7 more
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