Iatrogenic Hepatic Pneumovenogram
Accidental air entry during central venous catheterization is a preventable iatrogenic complication that can cause venous air embolism (VAE). Many cases of VAE are subclinical with no adverse outcome and thus go unreported. Usually, when symptoms are present, they are nonspecific, and a high index o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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Series: | Critical Care Research and Practice |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/731758 |