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Venous air embolus during arthrography in a child: vital signs changes illustrated by the automated data recording system
Author(s) -
KEIDAN ILAN,
GIVON URI,
BERKENSTADT HAIM,
PEREL AZRIEL
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
pediatric anesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.704
H-Index - 82
eISSN - 1460-9592
pISSN - 1155-5645
DOI - 10.1046/j.1460-9592.2002.00873.x
Subject(s) - medicine , embolus , vital signs , pulmonary embolus , radiology , medical emergency , surgery , pulmonary embolism
We describe an 18‐month‐old boy who suffered venous air embolism during an arthrogram. Dangers associated with air injection are emphasized, illustrating the importance of careful monitoring to detect adverse events. We recommend caution when employing this method of hip joint evaluation.