An unexpected death during oxygen-ozone therapy

Am J Forensic Med Pathol. 2000 Jun;21(2):144-7. doi: 10.1097/00000433-200006000-00010.

Abstract

An unexpected death is described that was caused by gas embolism that occurred during oxygen-ozone (O2/O3) therapy administered by autohemotransfusion for psoriasis. This unusual complication suggests the necessity of investigating benefits and adverse effects of medical ozone application.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aorta
  • Blood Transfusion, Autologous / adverse effects
  • Death, Sudden / etiology*
  • Embolism, Air / diagnostic imaging
  • Embolism, Air / etiology*
  • Female
  • Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / complications
  • Humans
  • Oxygen Inhalation Therapy / adverse effects*
  • Ozone / adverse effects*
  • Psoriasis / therapy*
  • Pulmonary Artery
  • Radiography

Substances

  • Ozone