Evaluation of an Ultrasonic Device (Doppler) for the Diagnosis of Venous Air Embolism

Abstract

While being operated on in the upright position, 69 patients were monitored with an ultrasonic device (Doppler) to detect venous air embolism. A right atrial catheter had been inserted previously. Air embolism was suspected or confirmed on 29 occasions in 22 patients. Twenty episodes were signaled b