What Researchers Did
Researchers described the case of a 71-year-old man who developed a cerebral air embolism after an endoscopy, detailing his diagnosis and treatment in the emergency department.
What They Found
A 71-year-old man experienced new left-sided weakness and difficulty speaking two hours after an endoscopy. He was diagnosed with a cerebral air embolism in the emergency department using a CT scan of the brain. The researchers concluded that hyperbaric oxygen is the definitive treatment for this condition.
Canadian Relevance
This study covers arterial gas embolism, a Health Canada-recognised indication for hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The authors are not Canadian.
Study Limitations
As a case report, this study describes the experience of only one patient, meaning its findings may not be generalizable to all individuals with cerebral air embolism.