What Researchers Did
Researchers documented a rare case of cerebral air embolism in a 58-year-old woman following a dental procedure.
What They Found
A 58-year-old woman experienced sudden coma during a dental procedure, with imaging confirming cerebral air embolism in the right frontal convexity sulci. Despite hyperbaric oxygen therapy leading to gas resorption, she developed super-refractory status epilepticus and remained in a persistent coma.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, this study's findings are not generalizable to a broader patient population.