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arterial gas embolism |
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arterial gas embolism Air embolism Emergency medicine A bolus of gas or air within the blood vessels, which may be caused by overinflation of the lungs Etiology Traumatic chest injury, 2º to distension and barotraumatic rupture of
alveoli due to trapped gases in scuba divers, mechanical ventilation, placement of a central venous catheter, cardiothoracic surgery, hemodialysis, orogenital sex during pregnancy Management Hyperbaric O2. See Decompression sickness, Hyperbaric oxygen therapy. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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