Air Embolization during Autotransfusion for Abdominal Trauma
- 1 February 1985
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health
- Vol. 25 (2) , 165-166
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00005373-198502000-00016
Abstract
Autotransfusion is an accepted adjunct to the treatment of massive bleeding associated with intra-abdominal trauma. We describe a case of massive air embolism during autotransfusion for a gunshot wound to the vena cava. Treatment required thoracotomy and direct aspiration of air. The patient recovered without sequelae.Keywords
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