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Paradoxical air embolism associated with a central total parenteral nutrition catheter.

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    Abstract

    Central vein cannulation is used frequently as a route for total parenteral nutrition (TPN); however, it is not without complications. This report describes a paradoxical air embolism resulting in circulatory collapse and in residual neurological deficit.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)388-389
    Number of pages2
    JournalCritical Care Medicine
    Volume11
    Issue number5
    DOIs
    StatePublished - May 1983

    ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

    • Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

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