| Fatal venous air embolism after removal of a central venous catheter. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 7751171 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Venous air embolism is an infrequent, but potentially disastrous, occurrence after the insertion or removal of central venous catheters. The authors describe fatal venous air embolism after removal of a central venous catheter in a 43-year-old man recovering from coronary artery bypass surgery. They discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Several practical considerations are necessary to prevent this complication of central venous catheterization, a procedure commonly delegated to junior house officers. |
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Authors:
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R F Sing; T J Steffe; C C Branas |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association Volume: 95 ISSN: 0098-6151 ISO Abbreviation: J Am Osteopath Assoc Publication Date: 1995 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-06-22 Completed Date: 1995-06-22 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7503065 Medline TA: J Am Osteopath Assoc Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 204-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Surgery, Graduate Hospital, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects* Coronary Artery Bypass Embolism, Air / etiology* Fatal Outcome Humans Male Postoperative Period |
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Comment In:
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J Am Osteopath Assoc. 1995 Jun;95(6):350
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7615405
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