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2. Experimental Model of Cerebral Arterial Air Embolism in Conscious Rats.
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Palikov, V. A., Murashev, A. N., Amirov, R. R., Ismailova, A. M., Kazakov, V. A., Sadovnikova, E. S., Palikova, Yu. A., Rubinshteyn, I. D., Afanasyeva, S. O., Mikhaylov, E. S., Semushina, S. G., Dyachenko, I. A., Logunov, A. T., and Pavlov, N. B.
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GAS embolism , *LABORATORY rats , *TETRAZOLIUM chloride , *DRUG development , *SPRAGUE Dawley rats - Abstract
In this work, an optimal air supply mode was selected to create a model of cerebral arterial air embolism (CAAE) on conscious male Sprague-Dawley rats (n=49). The efficacy of the selected model (administration of 100 μl/kg of air at a rate of 10 μl/min with an infusion pump) was determined by changes in serum biochemical parameters (cholesterol, alkaline phosphatase, inorganic phosphates, AST, and triglycerides), impaired motor functions in the Rotarod test, and visual assessment of the ischemic foci (staining of frontal sections with 1% triphenyltetrazolium chloride solution) at different terms after AAE. The model of AAE created by us confirmed impairment of coordination and motor function in conscious animals and reproduced the lethal consequences of this condition. The obtained results can serve as the basis for drug testing and the development of new approaches to the treatment of ischemic stroke. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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3. Modeling of Cerebral Ischemic Stroke in Conscious Rats via Arterial Air Embolization.
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Palikov, V. A., Pavlov, N. B., Amirov, R. R., Ismailova, A. M., Kazakov, V. A., Palikova, Yu. A., Rubinsteyn, I. D., Afanasyeva, S. O., Mikhailov, E. S., Semushina, S. G., Dyachenko, I. A., Logunov, A. T., and Murashev, A. N.
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GAS embolism , *LABORATORY rats , *CEREBRAL ischemia , *ISCHEMIC stroke , *THERAPEUTIC embolization - Abstract
The etiological factor of cerebral ischemia in the vast majority of cases is vascular embolism. In the present study we investigated embolism caused by atmospheric air bubbles injected into the internal carotid artery of conscious rats. Immediately after embolism modeling, behavioral abnormalities were observed in the animals, and after 24 h, foci of brain damage were detected. The death of animals was observed within 5 days after embolism. The proposed experimental model of cerebral ischemia in conscious rats is more relevant and better corresponds to real conditions than the model on narcotized animals and allows to perform physiological tests immediately after modeling. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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4. Large lungs in divers: a risk for pulmonary barotrauma?
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van Hulst, Robert A. and van Ooij, Pieter-Jan A. M.
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This retrospective study analysed a series of investigations on lung function in military divers and the importance of computed tomography (CT) scans concerning fitness to dive. We examined the incidence of blebs and bullae in a population of military divers with large lungs prompted by six cases of pulmonary barotrauma. All of these divers' medicals were normal apart from having large lungs (FVC > 120% predicted). A subsequent survey of the database of all divers and submariners of the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) found another 72 divers/submariners with large lungs who were then evaluated by a CT scan. This resulted in the identification of three further individuals with blebs and/or bullae, who were then declared unfit to dive. In total, the incidence of these lung abnormalities in this cohort was 11.5%. We discuss the possible consequences for fitness to dive with regard to the current literature on the subject, and also consider the most recent standards of reference values for pulmonary function indices. Based on our results and additional insights from other studies, we advise using the Global Lung Initiative reference values for pulmonary function, while performing high resolution CT scans only in divers with clinical indications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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5. Paradoxical air embolism in patients undergoing hysteroscopic surgery for cesarean scar pregnancy: A case report and review of the literatures.
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Amirkhanloo, Fatemeh, Haddadi, Mohammad, and Ebrahimi, Mahbod
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HYSTEROSCOPIC surgery , *GAS embolism , *ECTOPIC pregnancy , *PARADOXICAL embolism , *SCARS , *PREGNANCY - Abstract
Key Clinical Message: Cesarean scar pregnancy cases who undergo hysteroscopic suction aspiration could be at higher risk of air emboli due to dilated, low‐resistant, high‐velocity blood vessels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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6. Cerebral air embolism: neurologic manifestations, prognosis, and outcome.
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Červeňák, Vladimír, Všianský, Vít, Cviková, Martina, Brichta, Jaroslav, Vinklárek, Jan, Štefela, Jakub, Haršány, Michal, Hájek, Michal, Herzig, Roman, Kouřil, Dávid, Bárková, Veronika, Filip, Pavel, Aulický, Petr, and Weiss, Viktor
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GAS embolism ,HYPERBARIC oxygenation ,PROGNOSIS ,DISABILITIES ,OXYGEN therapy ,COMA - Abstract
Background: Cerebral air embolism (CAE) is an uncommon medical emergency with a potentially fatal course. We have retrospectively analyzed a set of patients treated with CAE at our comprehensive stroke center and a hyperbaric medicine center. An overview of the pathophysiology, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of CAE is provided. Results: We retrospectively identified 11 patients with cerebral venous and arterial air emboli that highlight the diversity in etiologies, manifestations, and disease courses encountered clinically. Acute-onset stroke syndrome and a progressive impairment of consciousness were the two most common presentations in four patients each (36%). Two patients (18%) suffered from an acute-onset coma, and one (9%) was asymptomatic. Four patients (36%) were treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBTO), high-flow oxygen therapy without HBOT was started in two patients (18%), two patients (18%) were in critical care at the time of diagnosis and three (27%) received no additional treatment. CAE was fatal in five cases (46%), caused severe disability in two (18%), mild disability in three (27%), and a single patient had no lasting deficit (9%). Conclusion: Cerebral air embolism is a dangerous condition that necessitates high clinical vigilance. Due to its diverse presentation, the diagnosis can be missed or delayed in critically ill patients and result in long-lasting or fatal neurological complications. Preventative measures and a proper diagnostic and treatment approach reduce CAE's incidence and impact. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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7. A Case of Pulmonary Arterial Air Embolism: A 10-hour Cruise.
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Yüregir, Uğur, Balbay, Ege Güleç, Boğan, Mustafa, and Kara, Ali Can
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GAS embolism , *RIGHT heart atrium , *ETIOLOGY of pneumonia , *PULMONARY edema , *PULMONARY artery - Abstract
Air embolism is a condition that often goes unnoticed, and although it is potentially life-threatening, it is rarely reported. The condition usually develops iatrogenically and resorbs spontaneously, although complications such as pulmonary edema and parenchymal destruction can develop. In our case, in lung tomography images taken 10 hours apart, the air seen in the pulmonary artery and right atrium disappeared, while areas of increasing consolidation were identified in the left lung. It is thought that air embolisms may be a cause of pneumonia etiologies in patients undergoing intravenous (IV) procedures, while other studies have referred to the condition, considered pneumonia, as an inflammatory process that develops due to the destruction following an air embolism. There is a need to investigate the frequency of complications and pneumonia in cases that develop air embolisms following IV procedures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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8. Risk factors associated with air embolism following computed tomography-guided percutaneous lung biopsy: a retrospective case-control study
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Tingting Wu, Shuai Li, Mengyu Gao, Bin Yang, Yufeng Wang, and Tao Xie
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Air embolism ,Lung ,Puncture biopsy ,Retrospective case-control study ,Risk factors ,Medicine ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 - Abstract
Background Retrospective analysis to identify the risk factors for air embolism following computed tomography (CT)-guided percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy (TNB). Methods A retrospective analysis of patients who underwent CT-TNB at The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Xuzhou Cancer Hospital from January 2017 to December 2021 was performed. A total of 21 factors relevant to air embolisms were collected. Risk factors associated with air embolisms were determined by the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO). The receiver-operator characteristic (ROC) was used to assess the ability of these factors to identify air embolisms. Results Of these 32,748 patients, 28 experienced air embolisms (19 at The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University (incidence, 1.46%) and nine at Xuzhou Cancer Hospital (incidence, 0.69%); total incidence, 2.16%). Only seven patients exhibited symptoms (symptom rate, 25.00%). A total of 21 patients were asymptomatic at the time of swept-source CT. No deaths occurred. We found through univariate and multivariate analysis that eight out of these 21 factors are associated with the occurrence of air embolism. The area under the ROC curve was 0.721, indicating good predictive power (P
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9. Prevention and Management of Complications of Surgery for Brain Tumour
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Shrivastav, Ashish Kumar, Sood Sharma, Kanika, editor, Chanana, Raajit, editor, and Sood, Gaurav, editor
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10. Acute stroke and myocardial infarction caused by air embolism during ablation therapy for the left posterior fascicular ventricular tachycardia: A case report
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Fang Zhang, Lu Geng, Jing Zhang, and Chunhong Chen
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Air embolism ,Iatrogenic ,Ventricular tachycardia ablation ,Surgery ,RD1-811 - Published
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11. Air embolism during unsuccessful transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defect in a patient with an undetected left-sided inferior vena cava
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Farkašová Iannaccone, Silvia, Ginelliová, Alžbeta, Vecanová, Janka, and Farkaš, Daniel
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12. Forensische Bildgebung der scharfen Gewalt
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Hofer, Peter and Ferling, Christiane
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13. Venous air emboli during esophagoscopy confirmed by computed tomographic pulmonary angiography -a case report
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Thadakorn Tantisarasart, Thara Tantichamnankul, Chanatthee Kitsiripant, and Panjai Choochuen
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air embolism ,anesthesia ,computed tomography angiography ,digestive system endoscopy ,esophageal stenosis ,esophagogastroduodenoscopy ,hypopharyngeal neoplasms ,Anesthesiology ,RD78.3-87.3 - Abstract
Background Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is vital for the diagnosis and treatment of various gastrointestinal conditions but carries a low risk of venous air embolism (VAE). We report a case of VAE during EGD, confirmed by computed tomographic pulmonary angiography (CTPA). Case A 56-year-old male with a history of hypopharyngeal cancer underwent EGD for dysphagia-related esophageal dilation. Signs of VAE were noted, prompting swift interventions, including oxygen therapy, positional changes, and CTPA. CTPA revealed the Mercedes-Benz sign, pneumomediastinum, and a minimal pneumothorax. The patient’s oxygen saturation improved within 30 min before undergoing CTPA, and he was discharged on postoperative day 4. Conclusions Timely recognition of VAE, resulting in appropriate interventions supported by CTPA, resulted in favorable patient outcomes.
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14. Air embolism as a rare complication of lung biopsy: A case report
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Federica Ricciardella, Gianluca Mannetta, Valentina Caruso, Giulio Cocco, Cesare Mantini, Eleonora Piccirilli, Massimo Caulo, and Andrea Delli Pizzi
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Lung biopsy ,Air embolism ,Cerebral ischemia ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 - Abstract
Lung biopsy is an important interventional radiology procedure allowing the characterization of lesions with suspected malignancy. The most frequent complications are pneumothorax and hemorrhage. Air embolism is a rare but potentially fatal occurrence. In this case report, we present an air embolism after core needle CT-guided biopsy showing CT and MRI features that radiologists should expect in the everyday clinical practice.
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15. Intraoperative vascular air embolism and intracardiac thrombosis complicating liver transplantation: a case report
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Jorge Sinclair De Frías, Lorenzo Olivero, Zachary Fleissner, Justin Burns, Ryan Chadha, and Pablo Moreno Franco
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Case report ,Liver transplantation ,Cirrhosis ,Air embolism ,Intracardiac thrombus ,Medicine - Abstract
Abstract Background Intracardiac thrombus and vascular air embolism represent rare complications in the context of orthotopic liver transplantation. While isolated reports exist for intracardiac thrombus and vascular air embolism during orthotopic liver transplantation, this report presents the first documentation of their simultaneous occurrence in this surgical setting. Case presentation This case report outlines the clinical course of a 60-year-old white female patient with end-stage liver disease complicated by portal hypertension, ascites, and hepatocellular carcinoma. The patient underwent orthotopic liver transplantation and encountered concurrent intraoperative complications involving intracardiac thrombus and vascular air embolism. Transesophageal echocardiography revealed the presence of air in the left ventricle and a thrombus in the right atrium and ventricle. Successful management ensued, incorporating hemodynamic support, anticoagulation, and thrombolytic therapy, culminating in the patient’s discharge after a week. Conclusions This report highlights the potential for simultaneous intraoperative complications during orthotopic liver transplantation, manifesting at any phase of the surgery. It underscores the critical importance of vigilant monitoring throughout orthotopic liver transplantation to promptly identify and effectively address these rare yet potentially catastrophic complications.
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16. Venous air emboli during esophagoscopy confirmed by computed tomographic pulmonary angiography -a case report-.
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Tantisarasart, Thadakorn, Tantichamnankul, Thara, Kitsiripant, Chanatthee, and Choochuen, Panjai
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ANGIOGRAPHY , *HYPOPHARYNGEAL cancer , *ESOPHAGOSCOPY , *GAS embolism , *OXYGEN saturation , *OXYGEN therapy - Abstract
Background: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is vital for the diagnosis and treatment of various gastrointestinal conditions but carries a low risk of venous air embolism (VAE). We report a case of VAE during EGD, confirmed by computed tomographic pulmonary angiography (CTPA). Case: A 56-year-old male with a history of hypopharyngeal cancer underwent EGD for dysphagia-related esophageal dilation. Signs of VAE were noted, prompting swift interventions, including oxygen therapy, positional changes, and CTPA. CTPA revealed the Mercedes-Benz sign, pneumomediastinum, and a minimal pneumothorax. The patient's oxygen saturation improved within 30 min before undergoing CTPA, and he was discharged on postoperative day 4. Conclusions: Timely recognition of VAE, resulting in appropriate interventions supported by CTPA, resulted in favorable patient outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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17. Air Embolism-Induced Ischemic Stroke Following Orthognathic Surgery in a Patient With Goldenhar Syndrome.
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Popat, Apurva and Yadav, Sweta
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MAXILLA surgery , *RISK assessment , *CONSERVATIVE treatment , *ARM , *SURGICAL complications , *OSTEOTOMY , *THALAMUS , *CAVERNOUS sinus thrombosis , *MUSCLE weakness , *ORTHOGNATHIC surgery , *GOLDENHAR syndrome , *ISCHEMIC stroke , *BONE grafting , *GAS embolism , *HEALTH care teams , *PATIENT aftercare , *DISEASE risk factors , *DISEASE complications ,MANDIBLE surgery - Abstract
Goldenhar syndrome, a rare congenital anomaly, manifests as craniofacial malformations often necessitating intricate surgical interventions. These procedures, though crucial, can expose patients to diverse postoperative complications, including hemorrhage or infection. A noteworthy complication is stroke, potentially linked to air embolism or local surgical trauma. We highlight a case of a male patient, aged 20 years, who experienced a significant postoperative complication of an ischemic stroke, theorized to be due to an air embolism, after undergoing orthognathic procedures for Goldenhar syndrome. The patient was subjected to LeFort I maxillary osteotomy, bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy of the mandible, and anterior iliac crest bone grafting to the right maxilla. He suffered an acute ischemic stroke in the left thalamus post-surgery, theorized to stem from an air embolism. Advanced imaging demonstrated air pockets within the cavernous sinus, a rare and concerning finding suggestive of potential air embolism. This case underscores the intricate challenges in treating Goldenhar syndrome patients and the rare but significant risk of stroke due to air embolism or surgical trauma. Limited literature on managing air embolism complications specific to Goldenhar syndrome surgeries exists. Generally, management includes immediate recognition, positional adjustments, air aspiration via central venous catheters, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, hemodynamic support, and high-flow oxygen administration to expedite air resorption. Our patient was conservatively managed post-surgery, and at a 3-month neurology follow-up, he showed significant improvement with only residual right arm weakness. It emphasizes the imperative of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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18. Secondary deterioration in a patient with cerebral and coronary arterial gas embolism after brief symptom resolution: a case report.
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Ryota Tsushima, Kosuke Mori, and Shohei Imaki
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Introduction: Hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBOT) is recommended for arterial gas embolism (AGE) with severe symptoms. However, once symptoms subside, there may be a dilemma to treat or not. Case presentation: A 71-year-old man was noted to have a mass shadow in his left lung, and a transbronchial biopsy was performed with sedation. Flumazenil was intravenously administered at the end of the procedure. However, the patient remained comatose and developed bradycardia, hypotension, and ST-segment elevation in lead II. Although the ST changes spontaneously resolved, the patient had prolonged disorientation. Whole-body computed tomography revealed several black rounded lucencies in the left ventricle and brain, confirming AGE. The patient received oxygen and remained supine. His neurological symptoms gradually improved but worsened again, necessitating HBOT. HBOT was performed seven times, after which neurological symptoms resolved almost completely. Conclusions: AGE can secondarily deteriorate after symptoms have subsided. We recommend that HBOT be performed promptly once severe symptoms appear, even if they resolve spontaneously. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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19. Iatrogenic air embolism: pathoanatomy, thromboinflammation, endotheliopathy, and therapies.
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Marsh, Phillip L., Moore, Ernest E., Moore, Hunter B., Bunch, Connor M., Aboukhaled, Michael, Condon II, Shaun M., Al-Fadhl, Mahmoud D., Thomas, Samuel J., Larson, John R., Bower, Charles W., Miller, Craig B., Pearson, Michelle L., Twilling, Christopher L., Reser, David W., Kim, George S., Troyer, Brittany M., Yeager, Doyle, Thomas, Scott G., Srikureja, Daniel P., and Patel, Shivani S.
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GAS embolism ,PULMONARY gas exchange ,ARTERIAL occlusions ,IATROGENIC diseases ,BUBBLE dynamics ,DECOMPRESSION sickness ,ARTERIOVENOUS fistula - Abstract
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 recently, endoscopy, hemodialysis, thoracentesis, tissue biopsy, angiography, and central and peripheral venous access and removal have overtaken surgery and trauma as significant causes of vascular air embolism. The true incidence may be greater since many of these air emboli are asymptomatic and frequently go undiagnosed or unreported. Due to the rarity of vascular air embolism and because of the many manifestations, diagnoses can be difficult and require immediate therapeutic intervention. An iatrogenic air embolism can result in both venous and arterial emboli whose anatomic locations dictate the clinical course. Most clinically significant iatrogenic air emboli are caused by arterial obstruction of small vessels because the pulmonary gas exchange filters the more frequent, smaller volume bubbles that gain access to the venous circulation. However, there is a subset of patients with venous air emboli caused by larger volumes of air who present withmore protean manifestations. There have been significant gains in the understanding of the interactions of fluid dynamics, hemostasis, and inflammation caused by air emboli due to in vitro and in vivo studies on flow dynamics of bubbles in small vessels. Intensive research regarding the thromboinflammatory changes at the level of the endothelium has been described recently. The obstruction of vessels by air emboli causes immediate pathoanatomic and immunologic and thromboinflammatory responses at the level of the endothelium. In this review, we describe those immunologic and thromboinflammatory responses at the level of the endothelium as well as evaluate traditional and novel forms of therapy for this rare and often unrecognized clinical condition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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20. Intraoperative vascular air embolism and intracardiac thrombosis complicating liver transplantation: a case report.
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Sinclair De Frías, Jorge, Olivero, Lorenzo, Fleissner, Zachary, Burns, Justin, Chadha, Ryan, and Moreno Franco, Pablo
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GAS embolism , *LIVER transplantation , *RIGHT heart atrium , *THROMBOSIS , *SURGICAL complications - Abstract
Background: Intracardiac thrombus and vascular air embolism represent rare complications in the context of orthotopic liver transplantation. While isolated reports exist for intracardiac thrombus and vascular air embolism during orthotopic liver transplantation, this report presents the first documentation of their simultaneous occurrence in this surgical setting. Case presentation: This case report outlines the clinical course of a 60-year-old white female patient with end-stage liver disease complicated by portal hypertension, ascites, and hepatocellular carcinoma. The patient underwent orthotopic liver transplantation and encountered concurrent intraoperative complications involving intracardiac thrombus and vascular air embolism. Transesophageal echocardiography revealed the presence of air in the left ventricle and a thrombus in the right atrium and ventricle. Successful management ensued, incorporating hemodynamic support, anticoagulation, and thrombolytic therapy, culminating in the patient's discharge after a week. Conclusions: This report highlights the potential for simultaneous intraoperative complications during orthotopic liver transplantation, manifesting at any phase of the surgery. It underscores the critical importance of vigilant monitoring throughout orthotopic liver transplantation to promptly identify and effectively address these rare yet potentially catastrophic complications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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21. Paradoxical air embolism in patients undergoing hysteroscopic surgery for cesarean scar pregnancy: A case report and review of the literatures
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Fatemeh Amirkhanloo, Mohammad Haddadi, and Mahbod Ebrahimi
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air embolism ,case report ,cesarean scar pregnancy ,hysteroscopy ,women's health ,Medicine ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
Key Clinical Message Cesarean scar pregnancy cases who undergo hysteroscopic suction aspiration could be at higher risk of air emboli due to dilated, low‐resistant, high‐velocity blood vessels.
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22. Cerebral air embolism: neurologic manifestations, prognosis, and outcome
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Vladimír Červeňák, Vít Všianský, Martina Cviková, Jaroslav Brichta, Jan Vinklárek, Jakub Štefela, Michal Haršány, Michal Hájek, Roman Herzig, Dávid Kouřil, Veronika Bárková, Pavel Filip, Petr Aulický, and Viktor Weiss
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air embolism ,cerebral embolism ,cerebral stroke ,hyperbaric oxygen therapy ,neurological emergency ,Neurology. Diseases of the nervous system ,RC346-429 - Abstract
BackgroundCerebral air embolism (CAE) is an uncommon medical emergency with a potentially fatal course. We have retrospectively analyzed a set of patients treated with CAE at our comprehensive stroke center and a hyperbaric medicine center. An overview of the pathophysiology, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of CAE is provided.ResultsWe retrospectively identified 11 patients with cerebral venous and arterial air emboli that highlight the diversity in etiologies, manifestations, and disease courses encountered clinically. Acute-onset stroke syndrome and a progressive impairment of consciousness were the two most common presentations in four patients each (36%). Two patients (18%) suffered from an acute-onset coma, and one (9%) was asymptomatic. Four patients (36%) were treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBTO), high-flow oxygen therapy without HBOT was started in two patients (18%), two patients (18%) were in critical care at the time of diagnosis and three (27%) received no additional treatment. CAE was fatal in five cases (46%), caused severe disability in two (18%), mild disability in three (27%), and a single patient had no lasting deficit (9%).ConclusionCerebral air embolism is a dangerous condition that necessitates high clinical vigilance. Due to its diverse presentation, the diagnosis can be missed or delayed in critically ill patients and result in long-lasting or fatal neurological complications. Preventative measures and a proper diagnostic and treatment approach reduce CAE’s incidence and impact.
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23. Paradoxical Air Embolism in Spinal Surgery: Case Report and Literature Review
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Guilherme José Miotto, Artur Eduardo Martio, Paulo Moacir Mesquita Filho, Octávio Ruschel Karam, Wagner Lazaretto Padua, Taís Otilia Berres, and Renan Mathias Ferreira Saltiél
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air embolism ,paradoxical embolism ,surgery ,spine ,prone position ,embolia gasosa ,embolia paradoxal ,cirurgia ,coluna ,posição prona ,Medicine ,Surgery ,RD1-811 - Abstract
Air embolism (AE) is a subtype of embolism, caused by the entry of air into the vascular system. It is a predominantly iatrogenic complication, and its symptomatic form is severe, although uncommon. In some cases, a venous thrombi may pass into the arterial system through a venous-arterial shunt, characterizing a paradoxical embolism. Here, we describe the case of a previously healthy 44-year-old female who underwent cauda equina decompression and lumbar epidural abscess drainage. The patient suffered a paradoxical AE intraoperatively and died after 4 days. The occurrence of AE in lumbar spine surgeries in the prone position is rare, but the surgical team must be attentive to its clinical signs and quickly institute initial management when necessary.
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24. An unexpected complication: Air embolism during contrast-enhanced computed tomography
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Khadija Laasri, Amine Naggar, Salma Marrakchi, Omar El-aoufir, Fatima Zahra Laamrani, and Laila Jroundi
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Air embolism ,Pulmonary artery ,Contrast-enhanced computed tomography ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 - Abstract
Air embolism is often an iatrogenic complication that may occur in venous or arterial circulation depending on the port of entry. We present a case of a 40-year-old female who had a venous air embolism in the pulmonary artery as a consequence of the injection of a contrast agent. She experienced dyspnea and chest pain following a contrast-enhanced chest computed tomography imaging. She was successfully treated and discharged from our hospital. Early detection of this clinical condition is essential to prevent morbidity and mortality.
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25. Review of Air Embolism for the Interventional Radiologist
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Steven M. Zangan and Qian Yu
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air embolism ,interventional radiology ,adverse events ,complication ,review ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 - Abstract
Air embolism is an uncommon but well-described complication of day-to-day interventional radiology procedures. When symptoms manifest, air embolism often results in severe morbidity or even death. Thus, an understanding of how to prevent, recognize, and manage air embolism is imperative for interventional radiologists. This article reviews the pathophysiology, etiology, diagnosis and treatment, and prognosis of air embolism.
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26. Acute stroke and myocardial infarction caused by air embolism during ablation therapy for the left posterior fascicular ventricular tachycardia: A case report.
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Zhang, Fang, Geng, Lu, Zhang, Jing, and Chen, Chunhong
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27. Advantages of using ultrasound diagnostic methods in the practice of an anesthesiologist on the example of neurosurgical interventions in the sitting position in pediatric patients with brain tumors
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K.V. Voronchuk, S.Yu. Shkolnyi, A.D. Vysotskyi, P.M. Plavskyi, and K.A. Skliarenko
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neurosurgery ,monitoring of neurosurgical operations ,«sitting position» ,posterior cranial fossa ,neuroanesthesiology ,pneumoencephaly ,air embolism ,atrial septal defect ,transesophageal echocardiography ,craniotomy operations ,pediatric neurosurgery ,tubingen scale. ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 - Abstract
The purpose of the publication is to improve the results of treatment of children with brain tumors with the help of high-quality monitoring during neurosurgical operations with the localization of pathological formations that require the patient to be in a sitting position; encourage anesthesiologists to acquire the necessary additional skills in ultrasound diagnostics. For the description of the clinical case, the authors obtained the written informed consent of patients No. 1 and No. 2 to use the materials of his medical history in the article, in accordance with the Ethical Standards of Legal Regulation of Relations. Two clinical cases of anesthesiological management of patients with neurooncopathology (neoplasm of the left cerebellar peduncle with prolapse in the IV ventricle area and volume formation of the pineal area) operated on in the sitting position with standard monitoring (pulse oximetry, electrocardiography, non-invasive measurement of arterial blood pressure, thermometry, capnography, other gas analyzer), supplemented by invasive measurement of central venous pressure, bispectral index (BIS) monitoring, neurophysiological parameters, transesophageal echocardiography (the sensor is selected according to the patient's age). Clinical, laboratory, biochemical, ultrasound, endoscopic, x-ray methods, computer and magnetic resonance imaging were used to establish a diagnosis, determine the nature of complications, choose access and methods of surgical intervention, evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and diagnostics. The sitting position during surgery is the neurosurgeon’s choice because this position improves access to the tumor, reduces the volume of blood loss and intracranial pressure, but increases the risk of intraoperative complications, in particular, air embolism, which was diagnosed by echocardiography. The National Children’s Specialized Hospital «Okhmatdyt» has the necessary equipment (in particular, a neurosurgical chair) for performing neurosurgical interventions in a sitting position. During the surgical intervention, in one clinical case, an air embolism of the 2nd degree according to the Tubingen scale was recorded, without other changes according to the measurement of arterial and central venous pressure, BIS and neurophysiological monitoring. In the second case, an air embolism of the 1st degree was recorded. Both patients were extubated on the operating table at the end of the operation and were observed during the day in the intensive care unit. The early postoperative period was uneventful. According to the control magnetic resonance imaging, postoperative moderate pneumocephalus developed, which did not require repeated surgical intervention. During the operation, monitoring was carried out using pulse oximetry and electrocardiography. This article does not aim to review the specific indications for transesophageal echocardiography or a comprehensive description of all complications that can be visualized using this method during operative neurosurgical interventions. This article presents two cases that demonstrate the success of using this method by an anesthesiologist. According to the authors, it is advisable to introduce the use of ultrasound methods into the daily practice of an anesthesiologist. High-quality monitoring is important for early detection and prevention of complications. Thanks to the professionalism and expanded arsenal of practical skills of the team of doctors of the NCSH «Okhmatdit», in particular, anesthesiologists, in both cases, high-tech medical care was provided with a good prognosis for the future life of these patients.
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28. Umbilical vein catheterisation for the family physician working in primary health care.
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Govender, Indiran, Okonta, Henry I., Adeleke, Olukayode, and Rangiah, Selvandran
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GENERAL practitioners , *PRIMARY health care , *CATHETERIZATION , *NURSING , *PROFESSIONS , *SURGICAL complications , *UMBILICAL veins , *UMBILICAL cord , *PSYCHOSOCIAL factors , *CRITICAL care medicine - Abstract
This is part of a series of articles on vascular access in emergencies. The other two articles were on intra osseous lines and central venous lines. These are critical lifesaving emergency skills for the primary care professional. In this article, we will provide an overview of umbilical vein catheterisation highlighting its importance, the indications, contraindications, techniques, complications and nursing considerations. By familiarising healthcare providers with this procedure, we hope to enhance their knowledge and skills, ultimately leading to improved outcomes in the neonatal population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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29. Review of Air Embolism for the Interventional Radiologist.
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Zangan, Steven M. and Yu, Qian
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GAS embolism , *RADIOLOGISTS , *INTERVENTIONAL radiology - Abstract
Air embolism is an uncommon but well-described complication of day-to-day interventional radiology procedures. When symptoms manifest, air embolism often results in severe morbidity or even death. Thus, an understanding of how to prevent, recognize, and manage air embolism is imperative for interventional radiologists. This article reviews the pathophysiology, etiology, diagnosis and treatment, and prognosis of air embolism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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30. The impact of increasing saline flush volume to reduce the amount of residual air in the delivery system of aortic prostheses—a randomized controlled trial
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András Szentiványi, Sarolta Borzsák, Milán Vecsey-Nagy, András Süvegh, Artúr Hüttl, Daniele Mariastefano Fontanini, Zoltán Szeberin, and Csaba Csobay-Novák
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EVAR ,saline flushing ,air embolism ,stroke ,TEVAR ,perigraft air ,Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system ,RC666-701 - Abstract
BackgroundAir embolism is a known risk during thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) and is associated with an incomplete deairing of the delivery system despite the saline lavage recommended by the instructions for use (IFU). As the delivery systems are identical and residual air remains frequently in the abdominal aortic aneurysm sac, endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) can be used to examine the effectiveness of deairing maneuvers. We aimed to evaluate whether increasing the flush volume can result in a more complete deairing.MethodsPatients undergoing EVAR were randomly assigned according to flushing volume (Group A, 1× IFU; Group B, 4× IFU). The Terumo Aortic Anaconda and Treo and Cook Zenith Alpha Abdominal stent grafts were randomly implanted in equal distribution (10-10-10). The quantity of air trapped in the aneurysm sac was measured using a pre-discharge computed tomography angiography (CTA). Thirty patients were enrolled and equally distributed between the two groups, with no differences observed in any demographic or anatomical factors.ResultsThe presence of air was less frequent in Group A compared to that in Group B [7 (47%) vs. 13 (87%), p = .02], and the air volume was less in Group A compared to that in Group B (103.5 ± 210.4 vs. 175.5 ± 175.0 mm3, p = .04). Additionally, the volume of trapped air was higher with the Anaconda graft type (p = .025).DiscussionThese findings suggest that increased flushing volume is associated with a higher amount of trapped air; thus, following the IFU might be associated with a reduced risk of air embolization. Furthermore, significant differences were identified between devices in terms of the amount of trapped air. Clinical trial registration[NCT04909190], [ClinicalTrials.gov].
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31. Acute Coronary Artery Air Embolism Complicating a CT-guided percutaneous lung biopsy: A case report
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Haotian Lu, Jieqiong Yu, Hongliang Sun, and Shengtao Yan
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Air embolism ,Acute coronary syndrome ,CT-guided lung biopsy ,Trendelenburg position ,Coronary angiography ,Case report ,Science (General) ,Q1-390 ,Social sciences (General) ,H1-99 - Abstract
Systemic air embolism is a fatal complication of computed tomography-guided percutaneous lung biopsy. Here, we report a case of acute coronary artery air embolism following computed tomography (CT) guided percutaneous lung biopsy. The patient exhibited cardiac symptoms, and CT showed air density in left ventricle and aorta, indicating air embolism. Trendelenburg positioning and coronary angiography were performed during the treatment, and the patient was discharged without obvious complications.
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32. Corrigendum: Iatrogenic air embolism: pathoanatomy, thromboinflammation, endotheliopathy, and therapies
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Phillip L. Marsh, Ernest E. Moore, Hunter B. Moore, Connor M. Bunch, Michael Aboukhaled, Shaun M. Condon, Mahmoud D. Al-Fadhl, Samuel J. Thomas, John R. Larson, Charles W. Bower, Craig B. Miller, Michelle L. Pearson, Christopher L. Twilling, David W. Reser, George S. Kim, Brittany M. Troyer, Doyle Yeager, Scott G. Thomas, Daniel P. Srikureja, Shivani S. Patel, Sofía L. Añón, Anthony V. Thomas, Joseph B. Miller, David E. Van Ryn, Saagar V. Pamulapati, Devin Zimmerman, Byars Wells, Peter L. Martin, Christopher W. Seder, John G. Aversa, Ryan B. Greene, Robert J. March, Hau C. Kwaan, Daniel H. Fulkerson, Stefani A. Vande Lune, Tom E. Mollnes, Erik W. Nielsen, Benjamin S. Storm, and Mark M. Walsh
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air embolism ,decompression sickness ,hyperbaric oxygenation ,thromboinflammation ,microbubbles ,arterioles ,Immunologic diseases. Allergy ,RC581-607 - Published
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33. Pulmonary vein perforation into the respiratory tract with systemic air embolism: a rare complication of left atrial appendage closure
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Zhiqing Qiao, Liang Zhao, Bin Xu, Zhiguo Zou, Fuyu Cheng, Zien Zhou, Yuquan Xie, and Jun Pu
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Pulmonary vein ,Anatomical variation ,Perforation ,Air embolism ,Left atrial appendage closure ,Complications ,Diseases of the respiratory system ,RC705-779 - Abstract
Abstract Background Pulmonary vein perforation is an uncommon complication during cardiac intervention. We present a rare case of pulmonary vein perforation into the respiratory tract with systemic air embolism during left atrial appendage closure (LAAC). Case presentation A 77-year-old man with persistent nonvalvular atrial fibrillation was referred for percutaneous LAAC under local anaesthesia (CHA2DS2-VASc score of 4, HAS-BLED score of 3, and prior ischaemic stroke). During the procedure, after delivering a super-stiff guidewire into the left superior pulmonary vein (LSPV), the patient suddenly developed a severe cough with haemoptysis upon advancement of a delivery sheath along the guidewire. Fluoroscopy showed signs of blood entering the left main bronchus, and fast transthoracic echocardiography revealed bubbles in the left heart without pericardial effusion. The procedure was terminated because of a major complication indicated by the repeated haemoptysis and headache, and haemostatic drugs were immediately administered. Subsequent chest computed tomography angiography (CTA) revealed a filling defect in the LSPV branches and bubbles in the aorta. The patient was transferred to the critical care unit for haemostasis and antibacterial treatment. Transthoracic echocardiography later that day showed no bubbles in the heart. The headache and haemoptysis significantly abated the following day. The bubbles in the aorta disappeared on chest CTA 7 days later. Conclusions Interventional cardiologists should pay attention to anatomical variations of the pulmonary vein, which are associated with a high risk of complications of pulmonary vein perforation during LAAC. Preoperative CTA examination and intraoperative transoesophageal echocardiography might be helpful to avoid this complication.
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34. Corrigendum: Iatrogenic air embolism: pathoanatomy, thromboinflammation, endotheliopathy, and therapies.
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GAS embolism ,TRAUMA centers ,IATROGENIC diseases ,CORONARY circulation ,EMERGENCY medicine - Published
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35. Middle cerebral artery hypodense dot sign in iatrogenic air embolism
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Di Pietro, Andrea, Schwarz, Ghil, Pero, Guglielmo, Clemente Agostoni, Elio, and Cascio Rizzo, Angelo
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36. Early hyperbaric oxygen therapy is associated with favorable outcome in patients with iatrogenic cerebral arterial gas embolism: systematic review and individual patient data meta-analysis of observational studies
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Raoul A. Fakkert, Noa Karlas, Patrick Schober, Nina C. Weber, Benedikt Preckel, Robert A. van Hulst, and Robert P. Weenink
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Air embolism ,Hyperbaric oxygenation ,Iatrogenic disease ,Embolic stroke ,Medical emergencies. Critical care. Intensive care. First aid ,RC86-88.9 - Abstract
Abstract Background Iatrogenic cerebral arterial gas embolism (CAGE) caused by invasive medical procedures may be treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). Previous studies suggested that initiation of HBOT within 6–8 h is associated with higher probability of favorable outcome, when compared to time-to-HBOT beyond 8 h. We performed a group level and individual patient level meta-analysis of observational studies, to evaluate the relationship between time-to-HBOT and outcome after iatrogenic CAGE. Methods We systematically searched for studies reporting on time-to-HBOT and outcome in patients with iatrogenic CAGE. On group level, we meta-analyzed the differences between median time-to-HBOT in patients with favorable versus unfavorable outcome. On individual patient level, we analyzed the relationship between time-to-HBOT and probability of favorable outcome in a generalized linear mixed effects model. Results Group level meta-analysis (ten studies, 263 patients) shows that patients with favorable outcome were treated with HBOT 2.4 h (95% CI 0.6–9.7) earlier than patients with unfavorable outcome. The generalized linear mixed effects model (eight studies, 126 patients) shows a significant relationship between time-to-HBOT and probability of favorable outcome (p = 0.013) that remains significant after correcting for severity of manifestations (p = 0.041). Probability of favorable outcome decreases from approximately 65% when HBOT is started immediately, to 30% when HBOT is delayed for 15 h. Conclusions Increased time-to-HBOT is associated with decreased probability of favorable outcome in iatrogenic CAGE. This suggests that early initiation of HBOT in iatrogenic CAGE is of vital importance.
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37. Risk factors for air embolism following computed tomography-guided percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Hanfei Zhang, Shan Wang, Feiyang Zhong, and Meiyan Liao
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air embolism ,ct-guided ptnb ,meta-analysis ,risk factor ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 - Abstract
To quantitatively analyze the risk factors for air embolism following computed tomography (CT)-guided percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy (PTNB) and qualitatively review their characteristics.The databases of PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Wanfang Data, VIP information, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure were searched on January 4, 2021, for studies reporting the occurrence of air embolisms following CT-guided PTNB. After study selection, data extraction, and quality assessment, the characteristics of the included cases were qualitatively and quantitatively analyzed.A total of 154 cases of air embolism following CT-guided PTNB were reported. The reported incidence was 0.06% to 4.80%, and 35 (22.73%) patients were asymptomatic. An unconscious or unresponsive state was the most common symptom (29.87%). Air was most commonly found in the left ventricle (44.81%), and 104 (67.53%) patients recovered without sequelae. Air location (P < 0.001), emphysema (P = 0.061), and cough (P = 0.076) were associated with clinical symptoms. Air location (P = 0.015) and symptoms (P < 0.001) were significantly associated with prognosis. Lesion location [odds ratio (OR): 1.85, P = 0.017], lesion subtype (OR: 3.78, P = 0.01), pneumothorax (OR: 2.16, P = 0.003), hemorrhage (OR: 3.20, P < 0.001), and lesions located above the left atrium (OR: 4.35, P = 0.042) were significant risk factors for air embolism.Based on the current evidence, a subsolid lesion, being located in the lower lobe, the presence of pneumothorax or hemorrhage, and lesions located above the left atrium were significant risk factors for air embolism.
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38. Umbilical vein catheterisation for the family physician working in primary health care
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Indiran Govender, Henry I. Okonta, Olukayode Adeleke, and Selvandran Rangiah
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vascular access ,umbilical vein ,resuscitation ,informed consent ,emergency ,air embolism ,Medicine - Abstract
This is part of a series of articles on vascular access in emergencies. The other two articles were on intra osseous lines and central venous lines. These are critical lifesaving emergency skills for the primary care professional. In this article, we will provide an overview of umbilical vein catheterisation highlighting its importance, the indications, contraindications, techniques, complications and nursing considerations. By familiarising healthcare providers with this procedure, we hope to enhance their knowledge and skills, ultimately leading to improved outcomes in the neonatal population.
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39. Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Rupture leading to Cerebral Air Embolism: A Case Report
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Muhammad Usama Akhtar, Imtiaz Ahmed Chaudhry, and Syed Muzaffar Hasan Kirmani
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Air embolism ,Cerebral ischemia ,Complication rate ,Intra-aortic balloon rupture ,Medicine ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) rupture is relatively rare but significant complication of IABP and can lead to serious problems such as the cerebral ischemia and air embolism. The IABP insertion complication rate is reported as approximately 30%, with 2.6% experiencing major complications. Notably, balloon rupture accounts for a portion of these complications, with reported incidence ranging from
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40. Iatrogenic air embolism: pathoanatomy, thromboinflammation, endotheliopathy, and therapies.
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Marsh, Phillip L., Moore, Ernest E., Moore, Hunter B., Bunch, Connor M., Aboukhaled, Michael, Condon II, Shaun M., Al-Fadhl, Mahmoud D., Thomas, Samuel J., Larson, John R., Bower, Charles W., Miller, Craig B., Pearson, Michelle L., Twilling, Christopher L., Reser, David W., Kim, George S., Troyer, Brittany M., Yeager, Doyle, Thomas, Scott G., Srikureja, Daniel P., and Patel, Shivani S.
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GAS embolism ,PULMONARY gas exchange ,ARTERIAL occlusions ,ARTERIOVENOUS fistula ,IATROGENIC diseases ,DECOMPRESSION sickness ,BUBBLE dynamics - Abstract
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 recently, endoscopy, hemodialysis, thoracentesis, tissue biopsy, angiography, and central and peripheral venous access and removal have overtaken surgery and trauma as significant causes of vascular air embolism. The true incidence may be greater since many of these air emboli are asymptomatic and frequently go undiagnosed or unreported. Due to the rarity of vascular air embolism and because of the many manifestations, diagnoses can be difficult and require immediate therapeutic intervention. An iatrogenic air embolism can result in both venous and arterial emboli whose anatomic locations dictate the clinical course. Most clinically significant iatrogenic air emboli are caused by arterial obstruction of small vessels because the pulmonary gas exchange filters the more frequent, smaller volume bubbles that gain access to the venous circulation. However, there is a subset of patients with venous air emboli caused by larger volumes of air who present withmore protean manifestations. There have been significant gains in the understanding of the interactions of fluid dynamics, hemostasis, and inflammation caused by air emboli due to in vitro and in vivo studies on flow dynamics of bubbles in small vessels. Intensive research regarding the thromboinflammatory changes at the level of the endothelium has been described recently. The obstruction of vessels by air emboli causes immediate pathoanatomic and immunologic and thromboinflammatory responses at the level of the endothelium. In this review, we describe those immunologic and thromboinflammatory responses at the level of the endothelium as well as evaluate traditional and novel forms of therapy for this rare and often unrecognized clinical condition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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41. Pulmonary vein perforation into the respiratory tract with systemic air embolism: a rare complication of left atrial appendage closure.
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Qiao, Zhiqing, Zhao, Liang, Xu, Bin, Zou, Zhiguo, Cheng, Fuyu, Zhou, Zien, Xie, Yuquan, and Pu, Jun
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PULMONARY veins ,GAS embolism ,LEFT heart atrium ,INTENSIVE care units ,PERICARDIAL effusion ,ISCHEMIC stroke ,TAKAYASU arteritis - Abstract
Background: Pulmonary vein perforation is an uncommon complication during cardiac intervention. We present a rare case of pulmonary vein perforation into the respiratory tract with systemic air embolism during left atrial appendage closure (LAAC). Case presentation: A 77-year-old man with persistent nonvalvular atrial fibrillation was referred for percutaneous LAAC under local anaesthesia (CHA
2 DS2 -VASc score of 4, HAS-BLED score of 3, and prior ischaemic stroke). During the procedure, after delivering a super-stiff guidewire into the left superior pulmonary vein (LSPV), the patient suddenly developed a severe cough with haemoptysis upon advancement of a delivery sheath along the guidewire. Fluoroscopy showed signs of blood entering the left main bronchus, and fast transthoracic echocardiography revealed bubbles in the left heart without pericardial effusion. The procedure was terminated because of a major complication indicated by the repeated haemoptysis and headache, and haemostatic drugs were immediately administered. Subsequent chest computed tomography angiography (CTA) revealed a filling defect in the LSPV branches and bubbles in the aorta. The patient was transferred to the critical care unit for haemostasis and antibacterial treatment. Transthoracic echocardiography later that day showed no bubbles in the heart. The headache and haemoptysis significantly abated the following day. The bubbles in the aorta disappeared on chest CTA 7 days later. Conclusions: Interventional cardiologists should pay attention to anatomical variations of the pulmonary vein, which are associated with a high risk of complications of pulmonary vein perforation during LAAC. Preoperative CTA examination and intraoperative transoesophageal echocardiography might be helpful to avoid this complication. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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42. Suspected systemic gas embolism associated with lung tissue perforation caused by a previously inserted chest drain in a dog.
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Asorey, Iago and Corletto, Federico
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GAS embolism , *LUNGS , *POSITIVE pressure ventilation , *DOGS , *INTENSIVE care units , *BLOOD testing - Abstract
Objective: To report a case of systemic gas embolism associated with removal of a chest drain perforating a lung lobe in a dog undergoing sternotomy under general anesthesia and intermittent positive pressure ventilation. Case Summary: An 8‐year‐old Cocker Spaniel underwent an exploratory thoracotomy via median sternotomy for surgical management of pyothorax that was treated conservatively for 7 days prior to referral following bilateral chest drain placement. The surgical procedure consisted of a subphrenic mediastinectomy and pericardiectomy. During surgery, it became apparent that the right drain was perforating the right middle lung lobe. Sudden desaturation and rapid hemodynamic deterioration occurred after the drain was removed. A systemic gas embolism was suspected on the basis of clinical signs and results of an arterial blood gas analysis, and immediate supportive treatment was started with an adequate response. Once the surgical procedure was completed, a clear "mill wheel" sound was audible on cardiac auscultation and point‐of‐care cardiac ultrasound confirmed the presence of gas bubbles in the cardiac chambers. The dog recovered from anesthesia and was managed in the intensive care unit where arterial blood gas analyses were nearly normal and the dog made a full recovery. New or Unique Information Provided: In people, there are reports of fatal air embolism related to the use of chest drains. To our knowledge, this is the first case report in dogs of a systemic gas embolism during open‐chest surgery caused by a chest drain perforating a lung lobe. Immediate recognition and aggressive treatment of this life‐threatening condition should be provided in order to achieve a favorable outcome. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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43. Right ventricular pneumatosis and extensive multi-territory air emboli in an intravenous drug user: a case report.
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Paratz, Elizabeth D, Chamunorwa, Kudzai, Lanteri, Marc, Chong-Halliday, Amanda, Dixon, Barry, and MacIsaac, Andrew I
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Background Air emboli are a life-threatening diagnosis, which may form through a range of mechanisms. In this case, we describe the case of extensive multi-territory air emboli in a patient with a history of intravenous drug abuse. Case summary This case describes a 41-year-old male who presented with confusion following fall with long lie. He was diagnosed with hyperkalaemia, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis, and compartment syndrome, and he developed extensive multi-territory air emboli. Air embolism was identified in arterial, venous, subcutaneous, and mediastinal territories. Echocardiography demonstrated right ventricular dilation and dysfunction, consistent with air visualized in the right coronary artery on computed tomography. The patient was transferred to the intensive care unit for close cardiac and neurological monitoring and supportive organ care, and ultimately made an uneventful recovery by 6 weeks without apparent complications from the air emboli. Discussion The presence of multi-territory air emboli has previously been described in the setting of surgery, manipulation of intravascular catheters, pulmonary barotrauma, and in sepsis with gas-forming organisms. It has not previously been reported in intravenous drug use or sterile rhabdomyolysis. Computed tomography imaging and echocardiography are useful to diagnose air emboli and their haemodynamic impact. Our patient's case provides a novel example of multi-territory air emboli in a unique scenario. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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44. Technical and anatomic considerations of skin flap elevation in bilateral axillo-breast insufflation robotic-assisted neck dissection.
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Dabas, Surender Kumar, Ranjan, Reetesh, Shukla, Himanshu, Gurung, Bikas, Kumar, Amit, Menon, Nandini N., Tiwari, Sukriti, and Padihari, Ranjit
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We have divided the chest and neck flap elevation for neck dissection into four steps. The flaps are divided into three zones corresponding to the vascular structures, which can be injured in this area. Our modifications outline safe techniques of flap elevation for robotic neck dissection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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45. Massive Air Embolism During Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: Averting Disaster in a Time of Crisis.
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Do, Duc H, Khakpour, Houman, Krokhaleva, Yuliya, Mori, Shumpei, Bradfield, Jason, Boyle, Noel G, and Shivkumar, Kalyanam
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AF ,atrial fibrillation ,LAA ,left atrial appendage ,LV ,left ventricle ,RCA ,right coronary artery ,air embolism ,atrial fibrillation ,catheter ablation ,Cardiovascular ,Heart Disease - Abstract
A 62-year-old male with symptomatic persistent atrial fibrillation underwent radiofrequency catheter ablation. During exchange of the saline irrigation bag, the patient developed sudden hypotension and bradycardia and was found to have a massive air embolism. Air was successfully aspirated with catheters, and the patient did not suffer any permanent sequelae. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.).
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46. Massive Air Embolism During Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Averting Disaster in a Time of Crisis
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H., Duc, Khakpour, Houman, Krokhaleva, Yuliya, Mori, Shumpei, Bradfield, Jason, Boyle, Noel G, and Shivkumar, Kalyanam
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Biomedical and Clinical Sciences ,Clinical Sciences ,Cardiovascular ,Heart Disease ,AF ,atrial fibrillation ,LAA ,left atrial appendage ,LV ,left ventricle ,RCA ,right coronary artery ,air embolism ,atrial fibrillation ,catheter ablation - Abstract
A 62-year-old male with symptomatic persistent atrial fibrillation underwent radiofrequency catheter ablation. During exchange of the saline irrigation bag, the patient developed sudden hypotension and bradycardia and was found to have a massive air embolism. Air was successfully aspirated with catheters, and the patient did not suffer any permanent sequelae. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.).
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47. Editorial: Thrombosis meets inflammation.
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Kolev, Krasimir and Medcalf, Robert L.
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THROMBOSIS ,GAS embolism ,INFLAMMATION ,COMPLEMENT activation - Published
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48. Iatrogenic air embolism: pathoanatomy, thromboinflammation, endotheliopathy, and therapies
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Phillip L. Marsh, Ernest E. Moore, Hunter B. Moore, Connor M. Bunch, Michael Aboukhaled, Shaun M. Condon, Mahmoud D. Al-Fadhl, Samuel J. Thomas, John R. Larson, Charles W. Bower, Craig B. Miller, Michelle L. Pearson, Christopher L. Twilling, David W. Reser, George S. Kim, Brittany M. Troyer, Doyle Yeager, Scott G. Thomas, Daniel P. Srikureja, Shivani S. Patel, Sofía L. Añón, Anthony V. Thomas, Joseph B. Miller, David E. Van Ryn, Saagar V. Pamulapati, Devin Zimmerman, Byars Wells, Peter L. Martin, Christopher W. Seder, John G. Aversa, Ryan B. Greene, Robert J. March, Hau C. Kwaan, Daniel H. Fulkerson, Stefani A. Vande Lune, Tom E. Mollnes, Erik W. Nielsen, Benjamin S. Storm, and Mark M. Walsh
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air embolism ,decompression sickness ,hyperbaric oxygenation ,thromboinflammation ,microbubbles ,arterioles ,Immunologic diseases. Allergy ,RC581-607 - Abstract
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 recently, endoscopy, hemodialysis, thoracentesis, tissue biopsy, angiography, and central and peripheral venous access and removal have overtaken surgery and trauma as significant causes of vascular air embolism. The true incidence may be greater since many of these air emboli are asymptomatic and frequently go undiagnosed or unreported. Due to the rarity of vascular air embolism and because of the many manifestations, diagnoses can be difficult and require immediate therapeutic intervention. An iatrogenic air embolism can result in both venous and arterial emboli whose anatomic locations dictate the clinical course. Most clinically significant iatrogenic air emboli are caused by arterial obstruction of small vessels because the pulmonary gas exchange filters the more frequent, smaller volume bubbles that gain access to the venous circulation. However, there is a subset of patients with venous air emboli caused by larger volumes of air who present with more protean manifestations. There have been significant gains in the understanding of the interactions of fluid dynamics, hemostasis, and inflammation caused by air emboli due to in vitro and in vivo studies on flow dynamics of bubbles in small vessels. Intensive research regarding the thromboinflammatory changes at the level of the endothelium has been described recently. The obstruction of vessels by air emboli causes immediate pathoanatomic and immunologic and thromboinflammatory responses at the level of the endothelium. In this review, we describe those immunologic and thromboinflammatory responses at the level of the endothelium as well as evaluate traditional and novel forms of therapy for this rare and often unrecognized clinical condition.
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49. Early hyperbaric oxygen therapy is associated with favorable outcome in patients with iatrogenic cerebral arterial gas embolism: systematic review and individual patient data meta-analysis of observational studies.
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Fakkert, Raoul A., Karlas, Noa, Schober, Patrick, Weber, Nina C., Preckel, Benedikt, van Hulst, Robert A., and Weenink, Robert P.
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Background: Iatrogenic cerebral arterial gas embolism (CAGE) caused by invasive medical procedures may be treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). Previous studies suggested that initiation of HBOT within 6–8 h is associated with higher probability of favorable outcome, when compared to time-to-HBOT beyond 8 h. We performed a group level and individual patient level meta-analysis of observational studies, to evaluate the relationship between time-to-HBOT and outcome after iatrogenic CAGE. Methods: We systematically searched for studies reporting on time-to-HBOT and outcome in patients with iatrogenic CAGE. On group level, we meta-analyzed the differences between median time-to-HBOT in patients with favorable versus unfavorable outcome. On individual patient level, we analyzed the relationship between time-to-HBOT and probability of favorable outcome in a generalized linear mixed effects model. Results: Group level meta-analysis (ten studies, 263 patients) shows that patients with favorable outcome were treated with HBOT 2.4 h (95% CI 0.6–9.7) earlier than patients with unfavorable outcome. The generalized linear mixed effects model (eight studies, 126 patients) shows a significant relationship between time-to-HBOT and probability of favorable outcome (p = 0.013) that remains significant after correcting for severity of manifestations (p = 0.041). Probability of favorable outcome decreases from approximately 65% when HBOT is started immediately, to 30% when HBOT is delayed for 15 h. Conclusions: Increased time-to-HBOT is associated with decreased probability of favorable outcome in iatrogenic CAGE. This suggests that early initiation of HBOT in iatrogenic CAGE is of vital importance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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50. Case report of CT-guided lung biopsy complicated by air embolism.
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Dazhi Guo, Dongtao Li, Ruijun Xue, Yan Lv, and Shuyi Pan
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GAS embolism ,CEREBRAL infarction ,MYOCARDIAL infarction ,LUNGS ,OCCIPITAL lobe ,THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
Rationale: Cerebral arterial air embolism is a rare but potentially fatal complication of computed tomography (CT) guided lung biopsy. Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) is the first line of treatment for arterial gas embolism and needs to be administered immediately after the event. Early HBO2 can reduce the mortality rate of cerebrovascular air embolism. Patient concerns: A 65-year-old woman was diagnosed with a pulmonary nodule with a diameter of approximately 0.8 cm in the right lower lung. The patient developed consciousness, convulsions, and arrhythmia after CT-guided lung biopsy. Diagnosis: Cranial CT revealed arborizing/linearly distributed gas in the right temporal, parietal, and occipital lobes and left frontal and parietal lobes. Chest CT showed a small amount of pneumothorax. Interventions: The patient was administered HBO2 twice and received other medical treatments and bone flap decompressive craniectomy. Outcomes: The patient developed multiple acute cerebral infarctions and even brain herniation complicated with acute myocardial infarction. Three months after the event, the patient's consciousness was still "open eyes coma" and GCS score was 8t points (E4VtM4). Head CT showed multiple cerebral infarctions and softening lesions. ECG showed sinus rhythm, normal range of the electrocardiogram axis, T wave change, and low voltage on the limb leads. Lessons: Cerebral arterial air embolism is a serious complication of CT-guided lung biopsy. The recommended standard HBO2 should be used as early as possible. However, too severe an injury caused by severe arterial air embolism may not be significantly improved by one to two sessions of HBO2. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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