Air Bubbles Introduced From Peripheral Intravenous Lines Into the Cerebral Venous System (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the phenomenon of air bubbles introduced from peripheral intravenous lines into the cerebral venous system, highlighting a case similar to that reported by Rossiter-Thornton et al. It emphasizes the pathways that air bubbles may take, specifically through the internal jugular vein to reach areas such as the cavernous sinus and superior ophthalmic vein. Additionally, it addresses common practices that lead to air embolism and the need for improved designs in intravenous systems to mitigate this risk.