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Air embolism is a rare, but potentially fatal, event that occurs when a bolus of air enters the vascular space. The risks and consequences depend on which type of air embolism has occurred venous or arterial.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

・The differences between venous and arterial air embolism
・Causes and risk factors for air embolism
・Signs and symptoms of venous and arterial air embolism
・Tests conducted when air embolism is suspected
・How patients with air embolism are treated
・Nursing interventions to prevent air embolism

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