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Air embolus

Long-Term Care Nursing Advisor, January 11, 2008

Air embolus is a serious, often life-threatening, complication of IV therapy that occurs when air enters the vein, moving freely through the system. Air can enter the system from any location, including the bag or bottle, administration set, syringe, or from connections that become separated.

 

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