A possible hazard with the use of pressurized constant-infusion systems.
We have observed small bubbles in lines used to monitor left atrial pressure. The source of these bubbles may be gas from a supersaturated infusate solution. Personnel responsible for the maintenance of atrial pressure lines should be alerted to this possible hazard.
D016275:Atrial Function; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011312:Pressure