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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Air embolism has a similar presentation to many other systemic conditions. Suspect an air embolism in patients with a history of: | |||
*recent invasive procedures | |||
*deep sea diving | |||
==Differentiating Air embolism from Other Diseases== | ==Differentiating Air embolism from Other Diseases== |
Latest revision as of 22:30, 19 February 2019
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Air embolism has a similar presentation to many other systemic conditions. Suspect an air embolism in patients with a history of:
- recent invasive procedures
- deep sea diving
Differentiating Air embolism from Other Diseases
- Air embolism must be differentiated from other diseases that cause dyspnea, joint and muscle pain, and mental status changes, such as[1]
- Pulmonary emboli
- Myocardial Infarction/Acute coronary syndrome [2]
- Stroke
- Cardiogenic shock
References
- ↑ Nissar Shaikh & Firdous Ummunisa (2009). "Acute management of vascular air embolism". Journal of emergencies, trauma, and shock. 2 (3): 180–185. doi:10.4103/0974-2700.55330. PMID 20009308. Unknown parameter
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