Air embolism
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- An air embolism is when bubbles of air are in the circulating blood.
- Ewald, Jr, MD VA Medical Center Augusta and Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA Venous air embolism is a well-known complication during head and neck surgery.
- Outline Discussion Introduction Case presentation Discussion Key messages Competing interests Abbreviations References Air embolism is defined as the entry of air into the vasculature, and it can occur during the insertion or removal of central venous catheters [7].
- Venous air embolism is not restricted to neurosurgery!Babinski MF, Gilbert J, Smith SL.
- Air embolism is a leading cause of death among divers.
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