Diagnosis of air embolism can often be missed when dyspnea, continuous coughing, chest pain, and a sense of “impending doom” make up the chief clinical symptoms. Corresponding clinical signs include cyanosis, hypoxia, hypercapnia, hypotension, tachypnea, wheezing, bronchospasm, tachycardia, or bradycardia [ 9 ].

2023年5月5日 · An air embolism occurs when one or more air bubbles enter a vein or artery and block it. Here’s how air embolisms are caused and symptoms to watch out for.

As a result of its high chance of mortality and morbidity, physicians should be well equipped to prevent, identify, and manage air embolism. In this article, we explore the clinical presentation of air embolism, review practical tips for prevention and treatment, and present cases of iatrogenic air embolism. 2. Etiology of Air Embolism.

2019年6月5日 · Prognosis of Cerebral Air Embolism While mortality and morbidity of cerebral air embolism were reported in 80% to 90% of patients in the past, recent case series demonstrated significantly lower rates with early recognition and availability of treatment options.

2024年4月29日 · Early detection and rapid initiation of treatment are crucial in improving the prognosis for a patient with air embolism. 1 Prompt treatment often leads to a favorable outcome, but the prognosis is worse for a patient who develops a complication, such as cardiac arrest, stroke, or organ damage, as a result of the air embolism.

2024年7月18日 · In recent years, the use of hyperbaric oxygen has improved the prognosis for many people. Unfortunately, some people still have lingering symptoms even after the air embolism is gone, like some weakness on one side of …

2024年5月23日 · Air embolism is an uncommon, but potentially catastrophic, event that occurs as a consequence of the entry of air into the vasculature. The etiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of air embolism are reviewed here.

2023年6月26日 · An air embolism, or gas embolism, occurs when one or more gas bubbles enter a vein or artery. This can block the passage of blood, and it can be life threatening. Treatment can depend on the...

2024年2月12日 · Failure to diagnose and initiate early treatment can lead to death and severe morbidity. This activity outlines the evaluation and management of arterial gas embolism, methods for identifying high-risk patients, scenarios, and prevention strategies will be discussed.

2024年3月19日 · Air embolism is a rare, but potentially fatal, event that occurs when a bolus of air enters the vascular space. There are two types of air embolism – venous and arterial. To really understand this concept, you need to have a good understanding of cardiopulmonary circulation.