Venous air embolism: A complication during percutaneous nephrolithotomy

We present a case of suspected venous air embolism during air pyelogram in a patient undergoing PCNL. The clinical diagnosis of air embolism was made by fall in end tidal carbon dioxide, blood pressure and Oxygen saturation and was conservatively managed. Early diagnosis with rapid resuscitation is the key to management of a patient with air embolism.
Source: Indian Journal of Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research