Peripheral intravenous infusion--another cause of air embolism.
We report an unusual complication of intravenous infusion. A 4-week-old baby developed acute cardiopulmonary distress because of air embolism caused by improper preparation of peripheral intravenous set. The estimated amount of infused air was 12 ml (approximately 3.5 ml/kg). The infant recovered promptly after short supportive treatment.
Levy
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Department of Pediatrics A Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Beilinson Medical Campus, Petah Tiqva, Israel.
Mosseri
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Garty
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D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000009:adverse effects*