Paradoxical air embolism associated with a central total parenteral nutrition catheter
- 1 May 1983
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Critical Care Medicine
- Vol. 11 (5) , 388-389
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00003246-198305000-00016
Abstract
Central vein cannulation is used frequently as a route for total parenteral nutrition (TPN); however, it is not without complications. This report describes a paradoxical air embolism resulting in circulatory collapse and in residual neurological deficit.Keywords
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