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Power injector associated iatrogenic air embolism to the right heart

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Air embolism is the entry of air into the vascular system and is usually associated with surgeries, trauma and central lines.1 A patient presented to the clinic with new onset atrial flutter and lower extremity oedema. The patient was admitted and within 24 h, the course became complicated by respiratory failure, requiring intubation and admission to the intensive care unit. A …

Source: Thorax

DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2013-203770

Authors: Sunny Jhamnani, Julio A Panza

Institutions: Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington Hospital, Georgetown University

Language: English

Topic: Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2111851817