Ischaemic Stroke of the “Hand-Knob” Area Due to Paradoxical Cerebral Air Embolism after Central Venous Catheterization—A Doubly Rare Occurrence: A Case Report and an Overview of Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Ischaemic Stroke of the “Hand-Knob” Area Due to Paradoxical Cerebral Air Embolism after Central Venous Catheterization—A Doubly Rare Occurrence: A Case Report and an Overview of Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Central venous catheters (CVCs) are increasingly used across specialties for invasive haemodynamic monitoring and for the delivery of fluids, medications, and nutritional support. Cerebral air embolism (CAE) is a rare but potentially fatal complication associated with the insertion, maintenance, and...

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Main Authors: Paola Nicolini, Andrea Arighi, Elisa Gherbesi, Francesco Maria Lo Russo, Clara Mandelli, Giuseppina Schinco, Stefano Carugo, Tiziano Lucchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Brain Sciences
Subjects:
central venous catheterization
cerebral air embolism
hand-knob
iatrogenic stroke
ischaemic stroke
paradoxical embolization
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/12/6/772

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