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(T79.0) Air embolism (traumatic)
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401 317 in individuals diagnosis air embolism (traumatic) confirmed
Diagnosis air embolism (traumatic) is diagnosed Men are 24.91% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis air embolism (traumatic)
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis air embolism (traumatic)
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease air embolism (traumatic) - Men aged 40-44 and Women aged 85-89
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features air embolism (traumatic)
Absence or low individual and public risk
Air embolism (traumatic) - what does this mean
Air embolism (traumatic) occurs when air enters a vein or artery due to a traumatic event, such as a puncture wound, a broken bone, or a medical procedure. the air can then travel through the bloodstream and block blood flow to vital organs, resulting in serious medical complications.
What happens during the disease - air embolism (traumatic)
Air embolism (traumatic) is a condition in which air enters the bloodstream, usually through a wound or laceration in the chest, abdomen, or head. this can cause a blockage of blood flow to vital organs, resulting in hypoxia, cardiac arrest, and eventually death. the air can enter the bloodstream through a variety of means, including open fractures, surgical procedures, and blunt trauma. other risk factors include diving, high-altitude flying, and intravenous drug use.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Blood tests
- Imaging tests such as CT scan or MRI
- Arteriography
- Echocardiography
- Ultrasound
- Lung scans
- Pulmonary angiography
- Pleural fluid analysis
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: To reduce the amount of air in the circulatory system and prevent further air from entering.
- Administer 100% oxygen
- Position the patient in a left lateral decubitus position
- Administer intravenous fluids
- Administer a vasopressor to raise the blood pressure
- Administer a sedative to reduce anxiety
- Monitor vital signs and oxygen saturation
- Perform a chest X-ray to detect air bubbles
- Perform a CT scan to detect air bubbles
- Perform an echocardiogram to detect air bubbles
- Perform a pulmonary angiogram to detect air bubbles
- Insert a chest tube to remove air from the chest cavity
- Perform an open thoracotomy to remove air from the chest cavity
19 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Air embolism (traumatic) - Prevention
Air embolism (traumatic) can be prevented by avoiding activities that increase the risk of air entering the bloodstream, such as deep-sea diving, high-altitude flying, and certain medical procedures. additionally, proper use of medical equipment and monitoring of patients during medical procedures can help to reduce the risk of air embolism.