Complications of cerebral air embolism associated with pleural lavage for empyema
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-249618
Abstract: Standard initial treatment for acute empyema involves antibiotic administration and chest tube drainage; however, pleural lavage with saline is another treatment that mitigates the need for surgical drainage. Although this treatment is recognised as non-invasive… read more here.
Keywords: air embolism; empyema; pleural lavage; cerebral air ... See more keywords
Pearls & Oy-sters: Enhancing vigilance for detection of cerebral air embolism
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DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000006324
Abstract: ∙ Cerebral air emboli (CAE) are scattered, small, distally located, and characteristically of low density on CT scan. read more here.
Keywords: cerebral air; enhancing vigilance; air; pearls sters ... See more keywords
Cerebral Air Embolism Caused by Persistent Cough
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.9805-17
Abstract: An 80-year-old man presented with a 10-day history of fever and productive cough. A laboratory investigation revealed leukocytosis and chest computed tomography (CT) showed consolidation on the right upper lobe (Picture 1). The patient was… read more here.
Keywords: cerebral air; embolism caused; air embolism; persistent cough ... See more keywords