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What happens when air bubbles got into the patient's blood system?
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∙ 14y ago
if it is big enough they DIE
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Why might it be dangerous if air bubbles get into patients blood?
Although incredibly rare an air bubble could be introduced to a patients blood during an IV infusion. This would be called an air embolism, as all veins travel back to the heart, this could in turn cause the blood flow to the heart to be blocked and cause a heart attack. Healthcare professional are highly skilled in administering IV's and ensure that infusions are free from air bubbles.
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