Venous air embolus during arthrography in a child: Vital signs changes illustrated by the automated data recording system

Ilan Keidan*, Uri Givon, Haim Berkenstadt, Azriel Perel

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Abstract

We describe an 18-month-old boy who suffered venous air embolism during an arthrogram. Dangers associated with air injection are emphasized, illustrating the importance of careful monitoring to detect adverse events. We recommend caution when employing this method of hip joint evaluation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)362-364
Number of pages3
JournalPaediatric Anaesthesia
Volume12
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2002

Keywords

  • Arthrography
  • Automated data recording system
  • Venous air embolism

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