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Air embolism due to pulmonary barotrauma in a patient undergoing cesarean section

  • O. Sadan
  • , M. Adler
  • , S. Ezra
  • , H. Zakut*
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Tel Aviv University

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Abstract

Air embolism may occur following criminal abortion, vaginal douching, powder insufflation as treatment for vaginal infections, and orogenital sex. The patient reported in this work deteriorated following pulmonary barotrauma. Diagnosis was made 16 h after the appearance of neurological signs. She was transferred immediately to the hyperbaric unit. The speed and completeness of recovery are directly related to the prompt diagnosis and commencement of therapy. Failure is more likely related to delay. 1991 Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)511-513
Number of pages3
JournalActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica
Volume70
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1991

Keywords

  • air embolism
  • barotraumas
  • cesarean section

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