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Cerebral air embolism treated by pressure and hyperbaric oxygen
P W Catron1, A J Dutka, D M Biondi
1Neurology Department, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD.
Neurology
|February 1, 1991
Summary
Pressure and hyperbaric oxygen therapy effectively treated two patients with cerebral air embolism. Both patients recovered fully without permanent damage, unlike untreated cases.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Hyperbaric Medicine
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Cerebral air embolism is a rare but serious complication of invasive medical procedures.
- Untreated air embolism can lead to significant neurological deficits, including infarct and permanent disability.
- Limited data exists on the efficacy of pressure and hyperbaric oxygen therapy for this condition.