scholarly journals Venous air embolism during removal of bony spur in a child of split cord malformation: A case report

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Kaloria ◽  
H. Bhagat ◽  
N. Singla ◽  
A. Luthra
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Air Embolism ◽  
Split Cord Malformation ◽  
Venous Air Embolism ◽  
Bony Spur

scholarly journals A case report of anaesthesia for craniotomy in sitting position

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 611-614
Author(s):  
Dinesh Suryanarayana Rao ◽  
Veena Velmurugan
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Air Embolism ◽  
Hemodynamic Instability ◽  
Anaesthetic Management ◽  
Sitting Position ◽  
Venous Air Embolism ◽  
Long Duration ◽  
Exact Position ◽  
Space Occupying Lesion

Tumors in the posterior fossa can be done in lateral, supine, prone, sitting and in park bench positions. Depending on the exact position of the lesion and the technical preference of the surgeon, sitting position may be preferred. Sitting position grants best possible access to deeper structures with minimal retraction. However, maintenance of anaesthesia in this position for long duration pose some serious challenges to the anaesthesiologist including high risk of venous air embolism (VAE), hemodynamic instability and respiratory disturbances. Here, we present a case report of a 36year old male diagnosed with pineal gland space occupying lesion (SOL), operated in the sitting position under general anaesthesia. We discuss about anaesthetic management and possible complications that can be encountered.

Venous air embolism from Tisseel use during endoscopic cranial vault remodeling for craniosynostosis repair: a case report

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (8) ◽  
pp. 754-756 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gohalem G. Felema ◽  
Robert B. Bryskin ◽  
Ian M. Heger ◽  
Roy Saswata
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Air Embolism ◽  
Cranial Vault ◽  
Venous Air Embolism ◽  
Cranial Vault Remodeling

Venous Air Embolism During Pars Plana Vitrectomy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
pp. 334-337 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sundeep K. Kasi ◽  
Scott Grant ◽  
Harry W. Flynn ◽  
Thomas A. Albini ◽  
Nidhi Relhan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Retinal Detachment ◽  
Pars Plana Vitrectomy ◽  
Air Embolism ◽  
Choroidal Detachment ◽  
Fatal Complication ◽  
Ocular Surgery ◽  
Venous Air Embolism ◽  
Pars Plana ◽  
Air Exchange

Purpose: Presumed venous air embolism (PVAE) is a rare and potentially fatal complication of pars plana vitrectomy that is poorly described and understood but requires improved awareness among ophthalmologists and vitreoretinal surgeons. Methods: A case report is presented along with a systematic review of published reports of PVAE during ocular surgery. Results: An otherwise healthy adult male undergoing retinal detachment repair under local anesthesia with monitored anesthesia care died from a PVAE. Literature search yielded 2 experimental models, 6 individual case reports, and several editorials. Review of existing reports reveals that PVAE can affect patients of any age or gender with no medical predilection and occurs in cases of trauma, endoresection, or retinal detachment repair. It is typically associated with a drop in end-tidal carbon dioxide during fluid–air exchange and can present similar to a hemorrhagic choroidal detachment. Analysis suggests that venous air embolism can be prevented by ensuring full engagement of the infusion cannula into the vitreous cavity prior to fluid–air exchange. Conclusion: Presumed venous air embolism is a potentially fatal complication of ocular surgery and in some cases may be recognized by ophthalmologists as a choroidal detachment during fluid–air exchange in pars plana vitrectomy. It is imperative to immediately stop the air infusion line if venous air embolism is suspected.

A quality review of the occurrence of a non-fatal venous air embolism event following CT contrast enhanced administration for the purpose of radiation therapy planning

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Bayliss ◽  
A. Balogh ◽  
P. Burrowes ◽  
G. Brunet ◽  
K. Jensen
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Therapy ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Contrast Media ◽  
Computer Tomography ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Air Embolism ◽  
Therapy Planning ◽  
Venous Air Embolism ◽  
Radiation Therapy Planning ◽  
Contrast Enhanced

AbstractBackgroundThe incidence of venous air embolism (VAE) during and following diagnostic and interventional radiographic procedures utilizing contrast media has been well documented in the literature. However to date a case report of a venous air embolism occurring within an outpatient healthcare facility during a contrast enhanced computer tomography radiation therapy planning procedure remains under reported.PurposeHealthcare professionals must remain alerted to the fact that iatrogenic VAE may occur unexpectedly during and following diagnostic and interventional radiographic procedures utilizing the injection of contrast media. The action by all healthcare professionals to implement rapid and clear acute care guidelines will increase the probability of the patient recovering from the event.Materials and methodsA review of the aetiology and associated pathophysiology of VAE is provided. This is followed by a detailed case report of the occurrence of a non-fatal VAE event (patient consent was obtained and the consent form template was reviewed by a Research Ethics Board).ConclusionWe conclude with a discussion of quality assurance recommendations that should be considered for implementation in an outpatient facility setting that is performing contrast enhanced computer tomography diagnostic, interventional or radiation therapy planning radiographic procedures.

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