title: An unusual case of gas embolism.
abstract: We present an unusual case that resulted from the wrongful connection of a high-pressure oxygen cylinder to a venous cannula. The case history and the autopsy findings are given and the mechanism of death is described.
authors: Department of Forensic Medicine, London Hospital Medical College, England.
authors: D A
authors: DA
authors: Rouse
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Hargrove
mesh_terms: D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010100:Oxygen / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D010100:Oxygen