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Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, Vol 95, Issue 3, 204-204
Copyright © 1995 by American Osteopathic Association

Case Reports

Fatal venous air embolism after removal of a central venous catheter

RF Sing, TJ Steffe, and CC Branas

Venous air embolism is an infrequent, but potentially disastrous, occurrence after the insertion or removal of central venous catheters. The authors describe fatal venous air embolism after removal of a central venous catheter in a 43-year-old man recovering from coronary artery bypass surgery. They discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Several practical considerations are necessary to prevent this complication of central venous catheterization, a procedure commonly delegated to junior house officers.


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