[Systemic air embolism secondary to respiratory therapy in the newborn].
Air embolism are a rare complication of assisted ventilation in the neonatal period. An example is described and the radiological appearances are illustrated. Possible means by which air could enter the vascular system are discussed.
D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012127:Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D012138:Respiratory Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*
Systemische Luftembolie unter Respiratortherapie des Neugeborenen.