Cerebral air embolism following removal of central venous catheter.
Cerebral air embolism occurs very seldom as a complication of central venous catheterization. We report a 57-year-old female with cerebral air embolism secondary to removal of a central venous catheter (CVC). The patient was treated with supportive measures and recovered well with minimal long-term injury. The prevention of air embolism related to central venous catheterization is discussed.
Brockmeyer
Joel
J
Department of Surgery, 300 Hospital Road, Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, GA 30905, USA.
Simon
Todd
T
Seery
Jason
J
Johnson
Eric
E
Armstrong
Peter
P
D001929:Brain Edema; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D020878:Device Removal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020766:Intracranial Embolism / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy; D020521:Stroke