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Intraoperative air embolism with pulse irrigation device

J L Buxbaum1, S Muravchick, L Chen

  • 1Department of Anesthesia, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia 19104-4283, USA.

Journal of Clinical Anesthesia
|September 1, 1996
PubMed
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Venous air embolism is a serious risk during surgery. This case highlights the danger of pulsatile saline irrigation devices in open wound debridement, identifying a new intraoperative risk.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Devices
  • Surgical Complications
  • Cardiovascular Safety

Background:

  • Venous air embolism (VAE) is a life-threatening complication.
  • Surgical procedures, particularly those involving open wounds, carry inherent risks.
  • The use of specialized irrigation devices requires careful consideration of potential adverse events.