Air in the cavernous sinus following scalp vein cannulation.
A 7-month-old infant was found to have air in the cavernous sinus during a CT scan under general anaesthesia. An anterior scalp vein had been used to administer atracurium and contrast. The anatomy and precautions to prevent air embolism during scalp vein cannulation are discussed.
Brook
J
J
Department of Anaesthetics, General Infirmary at Leeds.
Moss
E
E
D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002426:Cavernous Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003287:Contrast Media; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012535:Scalp / Q000098:blood supply*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014680:Veins
D003287:Contrast Media