An Unexpected Complication: Obstructive Shock Secondary to Venous Air Embolism - Cureus

Air embolism is a rare but possibly life-threatening situation. Gas embolism can be arterial, occurring as a complication of a lung biopsy, arterial catheterization, or extracorporeal circulation in the context of cardiopulmonary bypass, or venous, as in case…

Air embolism is a rare but possibly life-threatening situation. Gas embolism can be arterial, occurring as a complication of a lung biopsy, arterial catheterization, or extracorporeal circulation in … [+11156 chars]

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