Air embolism historical perspective

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

Overview

An air embolism, or more generally gas embolism, is a rare but fatal medical condition.

Historical Perspective

Not much is known about the history of air embolism, but it has been diagnosed as early as the 19th century.^[1]

References

↑ Nissar Shaikh & Firdous Ummunisa (2009). “Acute management of vascular air embolism”. Journal of emergencies, trauma, and shock. 2 (3): 180–185. doi:10.4103/0974-2700.55330. PMID 20009308. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)

Overview