air embolus
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air embolism
The presence of gas in blood vessels, which is most significant in the coronary and cerebral arteries. An estimated 100 cc of gas (air) may suffice to cause death, as it blocks blood flow, not unlike a vapour lock in a hydraulic system. To document AE at autopsy, the organ must be opened underwater to detect bubbling.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
air embolus
Air embolism The presence of gas in blood vessels, which can cause an interrruption of normal blood flow; AE is of greatest importance in the coronary and cerebral arteries. See Embolism. McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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The clinical symptoms of cerebral
air embolus are myriad and can exhibit symptoms resembling stroke or acute cerebral infection.
Our patient experienced complications of
air embolus while undergoing PCNL for a large calculus.
Injection into a fractured CVAD invites infection, possible hemorrhage or
air embolus. Some CVADs can be repaired; others must be removed or replaced.
Exploratory surgery determined that a suture had worn off and a crucial component had disconnected, permitting an
air embolus to form.
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