| Pulmonary barotrauma and cerebral arterial gas embolism during hyperbaric oxygen therapy. | |
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PMID: 20824998 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is used to treat a variety of disorders. It is a safe treatment modality, but rare catastrophic complications may occur. In this case report, we describe the occurrence of irreversible spastic quadriparesis in a patient who suffered a cerebral arterial gas embolism (CAGE) during decompression from HBOT. The patient had a history of respiratory disease and was subsequently found to have bullous changes in the left lung, which almost certainly predisposed to this rare event. We discuss appropriate pretreatment screening to prevent such events and highlight the paradox that HBOT, the cause of the CAGE, is also the treatment of choice. |
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Authors:
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Gareth Rivalland; Simon J Mitchell; Johan M van Schalkwyk |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Aviation, space, and environmental medicine Volume: 81 ISSN: 0095-6562 ISO Abbreviation: Aviat Space Environ Med Publication Date: 2010 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-09 Completed Date: 2010-09-28 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7501714 Medline TA: Aviat Space Environ Med Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 888-90 Citation Subset: IM; S |
Affiliation:
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Department of Clinical Oncology, Auckland City Hospital, Park Road, Grafton, Auckland 1023, New Zealand. garethr@adhb.govt.nz |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Acute Lung Injury
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etiology* Aged Barotrauma / etiology* Cerebral Arterial Diseases / etiology* Embolism, Air / etiology* Humans Hyperbaric Oxygenation / adverse effects*, contraindications Male Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / complications |
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