Massive arterial air embolism during cardiac operation: successful treatment in a hyperbaric chamber under 3 ATA

J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1990 Dec;100(6):928-30.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
  • Cardiopulmonary Bypass / adverse effects*
  • Embolism, Air / etiology
  • Embolism, Air / therapy*
  • Female
  • Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / surgery
  • Humans
  • Hyperbaric Oxygenation*
  • Intraoperative Complications / therapy