Original text - English - Air Embolism Iatrogenic causes of venous air...

Air Embolism
Iatrogenic causes of venous air embolism include transthoracic needle aspiration and biopsy, barotrauma caused by positive pressure ventilation, hemodialysis, and insertion of subclavian or central venous catheters . Small quantities of air can be found in the central veins in up to 23% of patients during contrast material administration for CT.