| Massive paradoxical air embolism in brain occurring after central venous catheterization: a case report. | |
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PMID: 20890441 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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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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Seon-Sook Han; Sam Soo Kim; Hyun Pyo Hong; Seo-Young Lee; Seung-Joon Lee; Bong-Ki Lee |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-09-17 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of Korean medical science Volume: 25 ISSN: 1598-6357 ISO Abbreviation: J. Korean Med. Sci. Publication Date: 2010 Oct |
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Created Date: 2010-10-04 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8703518 Medline TA: J Korean Med Sci Country: Korea (South) |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1536-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Internal Medicine, Kangwon National University, School of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea. |
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