What Researchers Did
Researchers described the case of a 51-year-old woman who developed a cerebral air embolism during a heart ablation procedure for atrial fibrillation.
What They Found
They found that early hyperbaric oxygen therapy successfully treated the patient's cerebral air embolism. The patient, a 51-year-old woman, was discharged from the hospital without any lasting brain damage or neurological problems.
Canadian Relevance
This study covers arterial gas embolism, which is a Health Canada-recognised indication for hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
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 experiencing a cerebral air embolism.