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Hirotaro Iwase - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Massive Gas Embolism revealed by two consecutive postmortem computed-tomography examinations.
Forensic Science International, 2013Co-Authors: Yohsuke Makino, Ryota Shimofusa, Mutsumi Hayakawa, Daisuke Yajima, Go Inokuchi, Ayumi Motomura, Hirotaro IwaseAbstract:We present a case of unusual Gas Embolism in a 73-year-old man who was found in a state of cardiopulmonary arrest with an oxygen-supply tube connected to an intravenous catheter inserted into his median cubital vein. Postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) performed 27 h after death showed systemic Gas distribution including intravascular Gas, pneumothorax, pneumoperitoneum, pneumomediastinum, pneumoretroperitoneum and Gastric emphysema. A second PMCT scan performed 116 h after death showed a marked decrease of air inside the body. The current case shows the importance of PMCT for visualization, quantification, and preservation of evidence for establishment of the cause of death in cases with suspected Gas Embolism. Our findings also indicate that performance of two PMCT examinations may be useful for differentiation of embolized Gas from Gas produced by putrefaction.
Alan H. Morris - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Venous and Arterial Gas Embolism Associated With Positive Pressure Ventilation
Chest, 1998Co-Authors: Lindell K. Weaver, Alan H. MorrisAbstract:We report a 53-year-old woman with ARDS who required positive pressure ventilation with positive end-expiratory pressure. She sustained an acute right ventricular myocardial infarction associated with cardiovascular instability. The next day she sustained a fatal cerebral arterial Gas Embolism. Intravascular Gas was documented within the cerebral, coronary, and pulmonary arterial circulations. Clinicians need to be aware of venous and arterial Gas Embolism as a complication of mechanical ventilation.
H. D. Reines - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Venous Gas Embolism during endoscopy.
Surgical endoscopy, 1999Co-Authors: D. M. Herron, J. K. Vernon, P. V. Gryska, H. D. ReinesAbstract:Venous Gas Embolism is a rare but serious complication of laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures. We describe the case of a 33-year-old woman with a strictured hepaticojejunostomy anastomosis who was treated with transabdominal endoscopic balloon dilation. During the procedure, she suffered a venous Gas embolus with immediate cardiovascular collapse. After treatment with pressors, electrical cardioversion, and multiple aspirations of the right ventricle, the patient recovered fully. We reviewed all reported cases of venous Gas Embolism during endoscopy over the past 30 years and identified multiple risk factors. We suggest precautions to minimize future complications in patients at increased risk.
R. Miller - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Hydrogen peroxide: an unusual cause of arterial and venous Gas Embolism
Anaesthesia, 1996Co-Authors: S. P. W. Neff, L. Zulueta, R. MillerAbstract:Summary A patient undergoing minor orthopaedic surgery suffered from unexpected arterial and venous Gas Embolism caused by hydrogen peroxide. We describe our management of the case and emphasise the need for continued vigilance during the use of hydrogen peroxide.
Monica R Rodrigues - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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massive Gas Embolism during pulmonary nodule hook wire localization
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2002Co-Authors: Thomas A Horan, Petrucia M Pinheiro, Luis M Araujo, Flavia Ferretti Santiago, Monica R RodriguesAbstract:The locaization of pulmonary nodules by the hook wire technique has allowed accurate resection of small and nonsuperficial pulmonary nodules by video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. Hook wire localization has been shown efficacious and safe with principal complications limited to pneumothorax, wire dislocation, and localized intrapulmonary hemorrhage. We report a case of massive Gas Embolism complicating this procedure. The probable causative mechanisms and possible methods for avoidance are discussed.
