Tariq, Faris and Ijaz Gondal, Fazila and Bagchi, Gautam (2021) Low Consciousness in a Patient with Venous Air Embolism Introduced via Peripheral Vascular Cannulation. European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 8 (12). pp. 1-3. ISSN 2284-2594
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Abstract
Introduction: Venous air embolism is rarely seen, can be fatal and is associated mostly with large central venous catheters and mechanical ventilation. Some cases due to peripheral intravenous access have also been reported. Case Description: We present a case of intracranial venous air embolism most likely secondary to peripheral cannulation. On admission, the patient was drowsy with a suddenly deteriorating Glasgow coma scale score. This case emphasizes cautious cannula insertion and close monitoring of the patient in the event of complications.Conclusion: Intravenous cannulation is common but care should be taken to avoid catastrophic complications. Consider air embolism as the differential diagnosis if a patient has a low level of consciousness after an intravenous cannula is inserted.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Air embolism, intravenous, peripheral cannulation, iatrogenic |
| Subjects: | 600 Tecnologia - Scienze applicate > 610 Medicina e salute (Classificare qui la tecnologia dei servizi medici) |
| Depositing User: | Marina Spanti |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Mar 2022 16:44 |
| Last Modified: | 15 Mar 2022 16:44 |
| URI: | http://eprints.bice.rm.cnr.it/id/eprint/21769 |
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