[CT findings of a cerebral air embolism as a consequence of an accidental subclavian catheter disconnection].
This report describes the definitive diagnosis of cerebral air embolism following accidental disconnection of a subclavian catheter by documentation of cranial CT's. We also discuss critically the pathophysiology of cerebral air embolism and its differentiation from "the bends". The necessity of recognising this entity is important in differential diagnosis. The pathophysiology of air embolism is discussed.
Ploner
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Abteilung für Anästhesie und allgemeine Intensivmedizin, Brixen.
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Saltuari
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Dolif
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D000368:Aged; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D002542:Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
CT-Befund einer zerebralen Luftembolie als Folge einer akzidentellen Subklaviakatheter-Diskonnektion.