Air embolism after accidental removal of intravenous catheter.

Abstract

DiscussionRadiosynoviorthosis aims at satisfactory irradiation of the synovium with minimal irradiation of other tissues. Of the yttrium radiocolloids, the silicate is best retained in the knee8 and is associated with least chromosomal damage.4 Further attempts to reduce extra-articular leakage have included using longer periods of bed rest and encasing the limb in plaster-ofParis after injection, which considerably increase the nursing work load and the patient's discomfort.This study has shown that a firm, light splint on a mobilised patient minimises extra-articular spread. The chromosomal damage observed in mobilised patients is comparable with that found in other studies of fully immobilised patients.4 5

Suspected venous air embolism in a horse

“…The clinical signs are thought to be associated with a secondary hypoxaemia and systemic hypotension. Other clinical signs reported in human beings include stiffness, hemiplegia, nausea and retching, confusion, blindness and cardiac arrest (Ross and others 1979, Droghetti and others 2002, Laskey and others 2002, Roman and others 2002).…”

U turn to venous air embolism

“…[4] The open to air system in glass bottles is also a potential hazard for life-threatening complications.…”

“…Air embolism can complicate peripheral IV fluid therapy[ 1 ] or central venous catheter monitoring, including problems with IV infusion pumps,[ 2 ] improper flushing of IV sets,[ 3 ] incorrect injection of drugs into the infusion system,[ 3 ] and accidental disconnection of the hub or removal of central venous catheters. [ 4 ] The open to air system in glass bottles is also a potential hazard for life-threatening complications.…”