TY - JOUR
T1 - Hyperbaric Treatment of Cerebral Air Embolism Sustained During an Open-Heart Surgical Procedure
AU - ARMON, CARMEL
AU - DESCHAMPS, CLAUDE
AU - ADKINSON, CHER
AU - FEALEY, ROBERT D.
AU - ORSZULAK, THOMAS A.
PY - 1991
Y1 - 1991
N2 - A case of cerebral air embolism sustained during replacement of the mitral valve resulted in postoperative coma and seizures. Hyperbaric treatment, begun 30 hours after the occurrence of the air embolism, resulted in good immediate and long-term recovery. Mild deficits of the left hemisphere were present at follow-up 53 days after the embolus was sustained, and lesser, minimal residua were present at 14-month follow-up. Hyperbaric treatment is the definitive therapy for cerebral air embolism. Although it is most effective when administered early, the outcome may be excellent even with late treatment.
AB - A case of cerebral air embolism sustained during replacement of the mitral valve resulted in postoperative coma and seizures. Hyperbaric treatment, begun 30 hours after the occurrence of the air embolism, resulted in good immediate and long-term recovery. Mild deficits of the left hemisphere were present at follow-up 53 days after the embolus was sustained, and lesser, minimal residua were present at 14-month follow-up. Hyperbaric treatment is the definitive therapy for cerebral air embolism. Although it is most effective when administered early, the outcome may be excellent even with late treatment.
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U2 - 10.1016/S0025-6196(12)60514-X
DO - 10.1016/S0025-6196(12)60514-X
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C2 - 2046394
AN - SCOPUS:0025914941
SN - 0025-6196
VL - 66
SP - 565
EP - 571
JO - Mayo Clinic Proceedings
JF - Mayo Clinic Proceedings
IS - 6
ER -