Publication details

Vzduchová embolie mozku - kazuistika

Title in English Air Embolism of the Brain - a Case Report
Authors

HANKE Ivo KODÝTKOVÁ A. PENKA Igor

Year of publication 2015
Type Article in Periodical
Magazine / Source Česká a Slovenská neurologie a neurochirurgie
MU Faculty or unit

Faculty of Medicine

Citation
Field Surgery incl. transplantology
Keywords air embolism; central venous catheter; complication of treatment; stroke
Description Air embolism was described in neurosurgery and cardiac surgery, diving or childbirth. It can develop as a result of chest injury or during laparoscopic procedures, when a larger caliber vein is injured. Recently, we have witnessed exponential increase in the use of central venous accesses. At present, air embolism is most frequently seen when central venous catheters are being handled. It is a rare but potentially lethal complication. We wish to present our experience with air embolism clinically manifested as a stroke on a case of a 55-year-old patient treated for acute diverticulitis. The authors propose preventive steps to avoid air embolism.

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