| Literature DB >> 8147514 |
Abstract
A 7-month-old infant was found to have air in the cavernous sinus during a CT scan under general anaesthesia. An anterior scalp vein had been used to administer atracurium and contrast. The anatomy and precautions to prevent air embolism during scalp vein cannulation are discussed.Entities:
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Year: 1994 PMID: 8147514 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1994.tb03425.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Anaesthesia ISSN: 0003-2409 Impact factor: 6.955