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Area of Science:

Emergency Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
Vascular Access

Background:

Avalanche rescue and resuscitation highlight critical care needs.
Central venous catheterization is a common procedure with potential complications.
Venous air embolism is a serious risk associated with invasive vascular procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the occurrence and prevention of venous air embolism during central venous catheterization.
To analyze the dynamics of air entry into the circulation via central venous catheters.
To provide evidence-based recommendations for safe central venous catheter management.

Main Methods:

Case report of an avalanche victim requiring advanced resuscitation and vascular access.
Experimental investigation using a simulated setting to quantify air embolism.
Application of the Hagen-Poiseuille law to model air-fluid dynamics in catheters.

Main Results:

Computed tomography confirmed air bubbles adjacent to the brachiocephalic vein endothelium.
Experimental data showed rapid air entry into circulation via central venous catheters.
Measured air embolism volumes were lower than predicted by the Hagen-Poiseuille law.

Conclusions:

Central venous catheter manipulation can lead to venous air embolism.
Prophylactic filling of catheter lumens with saline is crucial for prevention.
Adherence to safety protocols minimizes the risk of air embolism during catheterization.