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  • Title: Paradoxical cerebral air embolism from a hemodialysis catheter.
    Author: Yu AS, Levy E.
    Journal: Am J Kidney Dis; 1997 Mar; 29(3):453-5. PubMed ID: 9041224.
    Abstract:
    Air embolism is a rare complication of the use of central venous catheters as vascular access for hemodialysis. We report a patient with an intracardiac shunt who had a paradoxical air embolism following manipulation of her hemodialysis catheter that resulted in transient hemiplegia. This case illustrates the potentially devastating consequences of even a small air leak into the circulation if it gains access to the arterial system.
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