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Tutorial 340

Air Embolism and Anaesthesia

Dr. Adam Low, Dr. Naginder Singh
Anaesthetic Registrars, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, UK

Dr. Hari Krovvidi
Consultant Anaesthetist, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, UK

Edited by
Dr Clara Poon
Consultant Anaesthetist, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong

Correspondence to atotw@wordpress-1154955-4022140.cloudwaysapps.com

25th Oct 2016

Abstract

Air embolism is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. In this tutorial, we discuss the role of an anaesthetist in the prevention, monitoring and management of air embolism during the perioperative period.

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