Air embolism classification

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

There is no official classification system for air embolism, but it can be classified into 2 types based on its location.

• Air embolism may be classified according to location into 2 subtypes:

• Venous air embolism
• Arterial air embolism

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