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The presence of gas bubbles in the bloodstream that obstruct circulation
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What are the causes of gas embolisms?
Gas embolism occurs independent of diving depth; it may occur in as little as 6 ft of water. It is frequently caused by a diver holding his breath during ascent. It may also result from an airway obstruction or other condition that prevents.
Mass of material travels through the bloodstream and suddenly blocks vessel?
A embolism
Blockage of pulmonary blood flow by a clot or similar obstruction is?
pulmonary embolism
What vessel would be most likely lead to an air embolism?
A central venous catheter (CVC) or a large-bore intravenous line would be most likely to lead to an air embolism. These devices carry a high risk because they can introduce air directly into a large vein, which can then travel to the heart and potentially cause a blockage in the blood vessels and an air embolism.
What is the medical term meaning Mass of material that travels through the bloodstream and blocks a vessel?
embolism
What is Gas embolism also called?
Air embolism
What is Air embolism also called?
Gas embolism
What are the symptoms of a gas embolism?
The primary sign of gas embolism is immediate loss of consciousness; it may or may not be accompanied by convulsions.
Does Recompression treatment treat gas embolism?
Yes
How is a gas embolism diagnosed?
Any unconscious diver should be assumed to be the victim of gas embolism, regardless of whether consciousness was lost during or promptly after ascent. A doctor may also find pockets of air in the chest around the lungs and sometimes.
What is air embolisms?
You get the air embolism, when there is air in the vascular system. It may be accidental during intravenous fluid administration. You get the air embolism, when you come out of the deep sea very rapidly.
Is the blockage of a vessel by an embolus an embolism?
Yes, an embolism is the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus. The embolism is often named for the causative factor, such as an air embolism or a fat embolism or its location, such as pulmonary embolism.
What does thrombo-embolism mean?
What kind of sickness is the air embolism air embolism?
What is the plural of embolism?
The plural of embolism is emboli
When can I Scuba dive after embolism?
withOut knowing more details than "EMBOLISM"* Pulmonary embolism?* Brain embolism?* Air embolism - caused by an air bubble; usually from decompression sickness in divers?* Thromboembolism - an embolism caused by a blood clot ?you're best bet is to talk to your doctor
Why isn't hydrogen peroxide a good antiseptic?
According to wikipedia, there is a risk of gas embolism and this substance can slow the healing process.
How do you use embolism?
An embolism is an obstruction of a blood vessel, either by a clot or an air bubble. Here are some sentences.The embolism blocked the flow of blood to her heart.The doctor said he had an embolism in a blood vessel in his brain.An air embolism can be fatal.
