Venous air embolus during arthrography in a child: vital signs changes illustrated by the automated data recording system.
We describe an 18-month-old boy who suffered venous air embolism during an arthrogram. Dangers associated with air injection are emphasized, illustrating the importance of careful monitoring to detect adverse events. We recommend caution when employing this method of hip joint evaluation.
Keidan
Ilan
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Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Sheba Medical Centre, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Israel. keidan@012.net.il
Givon
Uri
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Berkenstadt
Haim
H
Perel
Azriel
A
D001175:Arthrography / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006618:Hip Dislocation, Congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic