Venous air embolism: A review

Sally C. Palmon; Laurel E. Moore; Jeany Lundberg; Thomas Toung

doi:10.1016/S0952-8180(97)00024-X

Venous air embolism: A review

Sally C. Palmon, Laurel E. Moore, Jeany Lundberg, Thomas Toung

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Abstract

Venous air embolism (VAE) can be a lethal complication of surgical procedures, during which (1) venous pressure at the site of surgery is subatmospheric or (2) gas is forced under pressure into a body cavity. Though classically associated with neurosurgery, VAE is also a potential complication of laparoscopic, pelvic, and orthopedic procedures. It is, therefore, essential for the practicing anesthesiologist to recognize and treat venous air entrainment. An in-depth review of the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, detection, prevention, and treatment of VAE is presented.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	251-257
Number of pages	7
Journal	Journal of Clinical Anesthesia
Volume	9
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0952-8180(97)00024-X
State	Published - May 1997
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Laparoscopy
MAST trouser
Patient position
Sitting
Venous air embolism

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Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

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