Abstract
Central venous catheterization is an established procedure in medical, surgical and anaesthetic practice. However, the procedure is not without hazard. One complication that may be life-threatening is air embolism. This article considers the causes of air embolism related to central venous catheterization, its treatment and methods of prevention.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 438-439 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | British Journal of Hospital Medicine |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| State | Published - Nov 1987 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Reviews and References, Medical