Air embolism during caesarean section.
Air embolism is an uncommon cause of cardiovascular collapse in obstetric surgery. A case is presented in which air was introduced through the open venous sinuses of a partially separated placenta during a delivery by caesarean section. The mechanism of death, methods of monitoring for air embolus, and treatment of embolism are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D010920:Placenta / Q000098:blood supply; D011247:Pregnancy; D014680:Veins