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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 362-364 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Paediatric Anaesthesia |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2002 |
Keywords
- Arthrography
- Automated data recording system
- Venous air embolism