Summary
We report a case of massive intracerebral air embolism after cardiopulmonary resuscitation
in a patient with a fatal head injury. There was no pneumothorax or extravascular
pneumocephalus, however, air was found in the internal carotid artery. Massive cerebral
air embolism may occur after entrance of air into the circulatory system via ruptured
pulmonary vessels during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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Publication history
Accepted:
March 24,
2004
Received:
February 11,
2004
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© 2005 Elsevier Ltd. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
