title: A case of intracerebral air embolism secondary to the insertion of a Hickman line.
abstract: Complications following the insertion of intravenous catheters are relatively uncommon. We report a potentially serious, hitherto unrecognized complication of Hickman line insertion, and discuss the condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosciences, Charing Cross Hospital, London, England.
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Dilkes
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Dunwoody
authors.forename: T M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Bull
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Eppel
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Barrett
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed