A review of the detection and treatment of venous air embolism.
Venous air embolism is a common potential complication of several surgical procedures and should be understood by anesthesiologists. The first part of this article, which appeared in a previous issue (Sept/Oct 1991;18(5):29-37), reviewed the pathophysiologic aspects. This concluding segment discusses the detection of venous air embolism and its prevention and treatment.
Petts
J S
JS
Department of Anesthesia, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis.
Presson
R G
RG
D000758:Anesthesia / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016343:Monitoring, Intraoperative / Q000379:methods