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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Main Authors: Govarthanan Rajendiran, Sulaiman Rathore, Gurmeet Sidhu, James Catevenis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Critical Care Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/731758