Massive Paradoxical Air Embolism in Brain Occurring after Central Venous Catheterization: A Case Report
Journal of Korean Medical Science
; : 1536-1538, 2010.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Cerebral air embolism is a rare but fatal complication of central venous catheterization. Here, we report a case of paradoxical cerebral air embolism associated with central venous catheterization. An 85-yr-old man underwent right internal jugular vein catheterization, and became obtunded. Brain MR imaging and CT revealed acute infarction with multiple air bubbles on the side of catheter insertion. The possibility of cerebral air embolism should be considered in patients developing neurological impairment after central venous catheterization, and efforts should be made to limit cerebral damage.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Brain
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Catheterization, Central Venous
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Echocardiography, Transesophageal
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Embolism, Paradoxical
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Intracranial Embolism
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Embolism, Air
Limits:
Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Year:
2010
Document type:
Article