What Researchers Did
Researchers presented two cases of iatrogenic systemic air embolism, a rare and severe complication of medical procedures.
What They Found
Both patients (2/2) experienced venous air emboli with concurrent cerebral arterial emboli, leading to neurological symptoms. All two patients were successfully treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, resulting in positive outcomes.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
A significant limitation of this study is its reliance on only two case reports, which limits the generalizability of the findings.