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[Venous paradoxical air embolism].

M Booke1, H G Bone, H Van Aken

  • 1Klinik und Poliklinik für Anästhesie und operative Intensivmedizin, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität, Münster.

Der Anaesthesist
|June 3, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Paradoxical air embolism, where air enters systemic circulation, can be fatal even in small amounts. Prevention and treatment mirror venous air embolism, as it may be undetected during anesthesia.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Anesthesiology
  • Pulmonary Medicine

Context:

  • Venous air embolism (VAE) can lead to paradoxical air embolism (PAE).
  • PAE occurs when air crosses from venous to arterial circulation via a patent foramen ovale or transpulmonary passage.
  • While minor VAEs are often tolerated, even minimal PAEs pose significant systemic risks.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the critical nature of paradoxical air embolism.
  • To emphasize the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, especially under general anesthesia.
  • To discuss current and experimental treatment strategies for PAE.

Summary:

  • Paradoxical air embolism (PAE) is a serious complication of venous air embolism (VAE).
  • Air enters the systemic circulation through cardiac or pulmonary shunts.

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  • PAE can have fatal consequences, often remaining undetected during general anesthesia.

    • Impact:

    • PAE necessitates prompt recognition and management, aligning with VAE protocols.
    • Standard therapies for VAE are crucial for PAE prophylaxis and treatment.
    • Experimental treatments like hyperbaric oxygen and perfluorocarbons show potential but require further research.