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Iatrogen gassemboli
Engelsk titel: Iatrogenic gas embolism Läs online Författare: Medby C ; Brubakk AO ; Myrvold HE Språk: Nor Antal referenser: 25 Dokumenttyp: Fallbeskrivning UI-nummer: 01101928

Tidskrift

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening 2001;121(22)2604-6 ISSN 0029-2001 E-ISSN 0807-7096 KIBs bestånd av denna tidskrift Denna tidskrift är expertgranskad (Peer-Reviewed)

Sammanfattning

INTERPRETATION : Gas embolism must be considered as a differential diagnosis when a patient presents with unexplained neurological symptoms. Prompt treatment using oxygen at increased pressures (hyperbaric oxygen treatment) may be lifesaving and prevent serious sequelae. RESULTS : The patient recovered gradually, but suffered significant neurological deficits. MATERIAL AND METHODS : We present a case of iatrogenic paradoxical air embolism caused by a defect in a central venous catheter. A review of the literature is given. BACKGROUND : Gas embolism may occur as a consequence of lung injury, decompression sickness, surgery or as accidental infusion of gas during various diagnostic procedures. Iatrogenic gas embolism is often not recognised, but can lead to severe morbidity or even death.