| Literature DB >> 3318980 |
P H Seidelin1, I H Stolarek, A M Thompson.
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.Entities:
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Year: 1987 PMID： 3318980
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br J Hosp Med ISSN： 0007-1064