{Reference Type}: Case Reports
{Title}: Traumatic air embolism; a case report and literature review of this rare complication of trauma.
{Author}: Morreau JH;
{Journal}: J Surg Case Rep
{Volume}: 2024
{Issue}: 3
{Year}: 2024 Mar
暂无{DOI}: 10.1093/jscr/rjae167
{Abstract}: Trauma management forms a significant component of any health system. It can affect any body system, and as such knowledge of the wide possible presentations and sequalae are critical. Systemic air embolism (SAE) is a rare presentation in trauma, though it can be associated with significant morbidity and mortality. We present the case of a 23-year-old gentleman with isolated penetrating trauma to the chest who developed widespread neurological insult as a result of SAE, and review historical and proposed contemporary management of SAE.