Traumatic air embolism; a case report and literature review of this rare complication of trauma

Published by Oxford University Press and JSCR Publishing Ltd. © The Author(s) 2024..

Trauma management forms a significant component of any health system. It can affect any body system, and as such knowledge of the wide possible presentations and sequalae are critical. Systemic air embolism (SAE) is a rare presentation in trauma, though it can be associated with significant morbidity and mortality. We present the case of a 23-year-old gentleman with isolated penetrating trauma to the chest who developed widespread neurological insult as a result of SAE, and review historical and proposed contemporary management of SAE.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:2024

Enthalten in:

Journal of surgical case reports - 2024(2024), 3 vom: 14. März, Seite rjae167

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Morreau, Jonty H [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Case Reports
Embolism
Lung
Penetrating
Thorax
Trauma

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Date Revised 21.03.2024

published: Electronic-eCollection

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.1093/jscr/rjae167

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM369949420