Skip to search formSkip to main contentSkip to account menu

Air Embolism

Known as: Gas Embolisms, Embolism, Air, Embolism, Air [Disease/Finding] 
Blocking of a blood vessel by air bubbles that enter the circulatory system, usually after TRAUMA; surgical procedures, or changes in atmospheric… 
National Institutes of Health

Related topics

Related topics

14 relations

Narrower (2)

Air embolism as early complication of trauma (disorder)venous air embolism
Cardiovascular systemDecompression SicknessIn BloodMicrobiological

Broader (1)

Embolism

Papers overview

Semantic Scholar uses AI to extract papers important to this topic.
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Intrahepatic gas at postmortem computed tomography: forensic experience as a potential guide for in vivo trauma imaging.
BACKGROUND Until August 2004 there were 106 forensic cases examined with postmortem multislice computed tomography (MSCT) and… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Assessment of the effects of ozone exposure and plant competition on the reproductive ability of three therophytic clover species from Iberian pastures
Review
2001
Review
2001
[Meta-analysis of the Italian studies on short-term effects of air pollution].
BACKGROUND In recent years, much attention has been given to review reports on the early effects of air pollution on health… 
Review
1997
Review
1997
The Safety of Laparoscopy Performed by Direct Trocar Insertion and Carbon Dioxide Insufflation Under Vision
Summary: The records of 6,173 laparoscopics performed by specialist gynaecologists in the course of routine gynaecological care… 
Review
1984
Review
1984
The early evaluation of survivors after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for neonatal pulmonary failure.
Highly Cited
1983
Highly Cited
1983
Prevention of air embolism with positive end expiratory pressure.
Pulmonary air embolism is recognized as a possible complication of neurosurgical procedures performed with the patient in the… 
Highly Cited
1979
Highly Cited
1979
Arterial Air Embolism in the Cat Brain
In cats air embolism of the brain was produced by injecting 0.6 ml blood foam into the innominate artery proximal to the origin… 
Review
1978
Review
1978
Stimulus evoked increase in the biosynthesis of the putative neurotransmitters glutamate in the hippocampus
Highly Cited
1978
Highly Cited
1978
Comparison of Venous Air Embolism Monitoring Methods in Supine Dogs
The sensitivities and durations of positive responses of routinely used methods for detecting venous air embolism and physiologic… 
Highly Cited
1971
Highly Cited
1971
Gas exchange with air and water in an air-breathing catfish, Saccobranchus (Heteropneustes) fossilis.
1. Gas exchange of Saccobranchus fossilis with water and air has been studied under various experimental conditions which were… 
By clicking accept or continuing to use the site, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Policy (opens in a new tab), Terms of Service (opens in a new tab), and Dataset License (opens in a new tab)