Peripheral intravenous infusion—another cause of air embolism
- 1 March 1996
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wiley in Acta Paediatrica
- Vol. 85 (3) , 385-386
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1651-2227.1996.tb14042.x
Abstract
We report an unusual complication of intravenous infusion. A 4-week-old baby developed acute cardiopulmonary distress because of air embolism caused by improper preparation of peripheral intravenous set. The estimated amount of infused air was 12 ml (approximately 3.5 ml/kg). The infant recovered promptly after short supportive treatment.Keywords
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