A prospective case series evaluating use of an in-line air detection and purging system to reduce air burden during major surgery

A prospective case series evaluating use of an in-line air detection and purging system to reduce air burden during major surgery

Abstract Background Intravascular air embolism (AE) is a preventable but potentially catastrophic complication caused by intravenous tubing, trauma, and diagnostic and surgical procedures. The potentially fatal risks of arterial AE are well-known, and emerging evidence demonstrates impact of venous...

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Main Authors: Yussr M. Ibrahim, Nicole R. Marques, Carlos R. Garcia, Michael Salter, Christopher McQuitty, Michael Kinsky, Mindy Juan, Achiau Ludomirsky
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:Perioperative Medicine
Subjects:
Air embolism
Intravenous
ClearLine IV
Anesthesia
Fluid warmers
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13741-018-0104-9

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