Computerized tomography appearance of accidental infusion of air into the venous sinuses

Pediatr Neurosurg. 1991;17(5):251-3. doi: 10.1159/000120606.

Abstract

A needle for intravenous fluid administration in a newborn was accidentally placed in the sagittal sinus and resulted in dural sinus air embolism. CT findings are described and the risks for venous air embolism are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cranial Sinuses / diagnostic imaging*
  • Embolism, Air / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Iatrogenic Disease
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*