Paradoxical air embolism associated with a central total parenteral nutrition catheter.
Central vein cannulation is used frequently as a route for total parenteral nutrition (TPN); however, it is not without complications. This report describes a paradoxical air embolism resulting in circulatory collapse and in residual neurological deficit.
D000328:Adult; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total