Cerebral air embolism recognized by cerebral oximetry.
Absolute cerebral oximetry is useful in clinical settings to identify "catastrophic events" that may occur during the course of surgeries that would otherwise have gone unrecognized. This study reports a case in which cerebral desaturation occurred after commencing cardiopulmonary bypass. Consequently, the source of air entrainment was discovered and therapeutic measures implemented.
Fischer
Gregory W
GW
Department of Anesthesiology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY10029, USA. gregory.fischer@mountsinai.org
Stone
Marc E
ME
D000768:Anesthesia, General; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D001366:Axillary Artery / Q000601:surgery; D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D020766:Intracranial Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000378:metabolism; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010092:Oximetry; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000523:psychology