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.

An air embolism, also known as a gas embolism, is a blood vessel blockage caused by one or more bubbles of air or other gas in the circulatory system. [1] Air can be introduced into the circulation during surgical procedures, lung over-expansion injury, decompression, and a …

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.

2024年7月18日 · An air embolism is a bubble of air that enters your arteries or veins, most often as a complication from a medical procedure. When these bubbles travel, they can block blood supply in different parts of the body, like the heart, lungs, or brain.

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. Air emboli exist only when there is a connection between air and the vascular system.

空氣栓塞 （air embolism）是指 氣體 形成 氣泡 進入 循环系统 中，空氣栓塞屬於 栓子 （血液中游離的固體，液體或氣體團塊）， 潛水 意外可能造成空氣栓塞，也有一些因為醫源性的處置造成 [1]。 動脈空氣栓塞可能會出現症狀，但也可能因其他環境因素所忽略，例如低溫症，或是因為其他明顯原因造成的疼痛。 若懷疑是肺過度擴張損傷，建議進行神經檢查 [2]。 潛水後的 減壓症 症狀很類似動脈空氣栓塞，而且常常造成混淆，不過兩者的處理方式大致類似。 症狀包括 [2]： 若 …

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.

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...

2017年1月17日 · Air embolism is a rare but potentially fatal complication of surgical procedures. Rapid recognition and intervention is critical for reducing morbidity and mortality. We retrospectively characterized our experience with air embolism during medical procedures at a tertiary medical center.

2016年9月14日 · Definition: Entrainment of air into the venous or arterial system as a result of direct communication and a pressure gradient.