Venous Air Embolism Curriculum
Abstract Introduction Venous air embolism (VAE) may occur suddenly and unexpectedly during various surgical procedures. The factors that determine the severity of a VAE episode depend on the quantity and rate of air entrainment from the surgical field into the venous system. Recognition of a clinica...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Association of American Medical Colleges
2008-03-01
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| Series: | MedEdPORTAL |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.807 |