Can pulmonary barotrauma cause cerebral air embolism in a non-diver?

It is generally assumed that only the diver exiting a compressed air environment is at risk for the complications of systemic air embolism following pulmonary barotrauma. We present a case of sudden death following a swimming pool dive, with evidence supporting a diagnosis of fatal systemic air embo...

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Published inChest Vol. 81; no. 5; p. 648
Main Authors Bayne, C G, Wurzbacher, T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.1982
Subjects
Adult
Barotrauma - complications
Diving
Embolism, Air - etiology
Humans
Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis - etiology
Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis - pathology
Male
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Summary:It is generally assumed that only the diver exiting a compressed air environment is at risk for the complications of systemic air embolism following pulmonary barotrauma. We present a case of sudden death following a swimming pool dive, with evidence supporting a diagnosis of fatal systemic air embolism.
ISSN:0012-3692
DOI:10.1378/chest.81.5.648