Delayed presentation of cerebral arterial gas embolism following proven intraoperative venous air embolism

被引:5
作者
Harvey, WR [1 ]
Lee, CJ [1 ]
Koch, SM [1 ]
Butler, BD [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV TEXAS,SCH MED,DEPT ANESTHESIOL,HOUSTON,TX 77030
关键词
venous gas embolism; arterial gas embolism; posterior fossa surgery; sitting position; hyperbaric oxygen therapy;
D O I
10.1097/00008506-199601000-00007
中图分类号
R614 [麻醉学];
学科分类号
100217 ;
摘要
We describe the case of a 33-year-old woman who suffered a delayed-onset arterial gas embolism following a significant venous air embolism during surgery to remove an acoustic neuroma. We report the management of the problem and discuss the mechanisms by which this event might have occurred.
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页数:4
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