Entrance of Air by the Open Mouths of the Uterine Veins, considered as a Cause of Danger and Death after Parturition

Abstract

IN connexion with the subject specially indicated by the title of this .paper, it will be necessary to consider with attention, though briefly, the phenomena which follow the Introduction of Air into the Veins; and especially to call attention to the fact, that these phenomena vary exa- ceedingly in character and degree according to certain circumstances, most of which seem to be explained l)y cases and experiments. The errors of opinion which have arisen as to some published cases, from inattention to the fact, that air may be generated within the blood-vessels during life, and after death, want of space will prevent me from consi- dering upon this occasion.