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KMID : 0604020130280040318
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Korean Journal of Critical Care Medicine
2013 Volume.28 No. 4 p.318 ~ p.322
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Air Embolism in the Left Ventricle after the Removal of a Central Venous Catheter
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Cho Duk-Song
Kim Moo-Hyun
Lee Dong-Hyun
Lee Hye-Won
Kim Eun-Bin
Kim Suk-Hyun
Jung Hyo-Jin
Kim Soo-Jin
Kim Hyun-Jeong
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Abstract
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Air embolism is a rare, potentially critical complication that can induce death. Central venous catheterization, which is commonly used for critically ill patients, is a possible cause of air embolism. We experienced a severe air embolism with abnormal air in left ventricle after CVC removal in a patient who was treated for eosinophilic pneumonia. Although the neurologic symptoms were severe, the patient was successfully treated with immediate hyperbaric oxygen therapy and the neurologic deficit was minimal.
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KEYWORD
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air, central venous catheters, embolism, device removal
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