title: A unique case of venous air embolus with survival.
abstract: Venous air embolus (VAE) occurs when gas, specifically atmospheric air, enters into the vascular system. Although rare, they can be fatal due to risk of cardiovascular collapse. In this report, we present a unique case of a 66-year-old female trauma patient with an inferior vena cava air embolism. An overview of the potential cause is presented, along with a review of the management of VAE.
authors: Memorial Regional Hospital, Division of Acute Care Surgery and Trauma, 3501 Johnson Street, Hollywood, FL 33021, USA DDavare@mhs.net.
authors: Dafney L
authors: DL
authors: Davare
authors: Saba University School of Medicine, 27 Jackson Road, Devens, MA 01434, USA.
authors: Zishan
authors: Z
authors: Chaudry
authors: Memorial Regional Hospital, Division of Acute Care Surgery and Trauma, 3501 Johnson Street, Hollywood, FL 33021, USA.
authors: Rafael
authors: R
authors: Sanchez
authors: Memorial Regional Hospital, Division of Acute Care Surgery and Trauma, 3501 Johnson Street, Hollywood, FL 33021, USA.
authors: Seong K
authors: SK
authors: Lee
authors: Memorial Regional Hospital, Division of Acute Care Surgery and Trauma, 3501 Johnson Street, Hollywood, FL 33021, USA.
authors: Chauniqua
authors: C
authors: Kiffin
authors: Memorial Regional Hospital, Division of Acute Care Surgery and Trauma, 3501 Johnson Street, Hollywood, FL 33021, USA.
authors: Andrew A
authors: AA
authors: Rosenthal
authors: Memorial Regional Hospital, Division of Acute Care Surgery and Trauma, 3501 Johnson Street, Hollywood, FL 33021, USA.
authors: Eddy H
authors: EH
authors: Carrillo