Transesophageal Echocardiography–Guided Aspiration of Venous Air Embolism During Liver Transplantation: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. e01534
Author(s):  
Sophia P. Poorsattar ◽  
Michael Y. Lin
Keyword(s):  
Liver Transplantation ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Transesophageal Echocardiography ◽  
Air Embolism ◽  
Venous Air Embolism

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.

scholarly journals A Case Report of Paradoxical Air Embolism Caused by Intrapulmonary Shunting During Liver Transplantation

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. e134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Badenoch ◽  
Coimbatore Srinivas ◽  
David Al-Adra ◽  
Markus Selzner ◽  
Marcin Wąsowicz
Keyword(s):  
Liver Transplantation ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Air Embolism ◽  
Intrapulmonary Shunting

scholarly journals Venous air embolism during orthotopic liver transplantation in a child

1997 ◽  
Vol 44 (11) ◽  
pp. 1187-1190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vincent Souron ◽  
Dominique Fletcher ◽  
Etienne Goujard ◽  
Claude Ecoffey
Keyword(s):  
Liver Transplantation ◽  
Orthotopic Liver Transplantation ◽  
Air Embolism ◽  
Venous Air Embolism
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