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Status epilepticus due to cerebral air embolism after the Valsalva maneuver
Journal of Neurocritical Care ; (2): 51-54, 2019.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-765919
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Cerebral air embolism is uncommon but potentially causes catastrophic events such as cardiac damage or even death. However, due to a low overall incidence, it may go undiagnosed. CASE REPORT A 56-year-old man with a medical history of right upper lobectomy due to lung cancer showed changes in mental status after the Valsalva maneuver, followed by status epilepticus during admission. Brain and chest computed tomography showed cerebral air embolism and accidental pneumothorax in the right major fissure. After antiepileptic drug infusion and oxygen therapy, he recovered completely.

CONCLUSION:

Since cerebral air embolism may result in fatal outcomes, it should be suspected in patients with sudden neurological deterioration after routine medical procedures.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Oxygen / Pneumothorax / Status Epilepticus / Thorax / Brain / Valsalva Maneuver / Incidence / Fatal Outcome / Embolism, Air / Lung Neoplasms Type of study: Incidence study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Journal of Neurocritical Care Year: 2019 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Oxygen / Pneumothorax / Status Epilepticus / Thorax / Brain / Valsalva Maneuver / Incidence / Fatal Outcome / Embolism, Air / Lung Neoplasms Type of study: Incidence study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Journal of Neurocritical Care Year: 2019 Type: Article