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NEUROLOGICAL RESEARCH
Volume 29, Issue 2, Pages 142-145Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1179/016164107X174165
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gas embolism; hyperbaric oxygen therapy
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Gas embolism, which occurs with the entry of gas into the circulatory system from the vein, artery or both, is a potentially serious even fatal condition. The two main causes of gas embolism are iatrogenic and diving. The site of entry and the signs and symptoms distinguish between arterial and venous embolism. The entering gas may be air, but may also be CO2 or other gases, especially in iatrogenic embolism. Supportive care is the primary therapy for venous gas embolism, while hyperbaric oxygen therapy in addition to supportive care is the first line of treatment for arterial gas embolism. In this article, we will review the pathophysiology, etiology, diagnosis and treatment of gas embolism.
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