Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-3674/1510158
Systemic Air Embolism: A Rare Complication of Transthoracic Computed Tomography-Guided Lung Biopsy
Patrícia Varela Ramos, Marco Fernandes, António Costa and Paula Rosa
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2023/12/09
Systemic air embolism (SAE) is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of transthoracic computed tomography (CT)-guided lung biopsy [1-6], with reported incidence rates of 0.02-0.07% to 0.21-4.8% [3,5,7,8]. However, the incidence might be underestimated due to failure to diagnose this adverse event in asymptomatic patients as its early recognition is difficult ....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-3674/1510157
The Missing Tail: An Iatrogenic In-Situ Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Fracture
Aditya Sharma, Rajeshwar Yadav and Swati Pathak
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2023/10/28
Securing a peripheral venous line is one of the most common procedures used in hospital settings. Although this is an easier task and a routine exercise, if not done properly, it can have dire consequences. This case report revolves around a 40-year-old man admitted to a super-specialty unit of a tertiary care hospital, while removing a venous catheter, was locally examined for a retained fragment of a peripheral venous catheter when the attending nurse noticed his absent tail. ...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-3674/1510156
Emergency Airway Management due to Angioedema
Cátia Ribeiro Santos, Simone Costa and Ana Araújo
Article Type: Patient Care | First Published: 2023/10/22
Angioedema evaluation and management should focus on the airway initially because the main concern in the patient in angioedema is airway obstruction. Indeed, airway obstruction can occur in up to 15% of patients with angioedema [1,2]. Angioedema in the emergency department is a common presentation and the threat of asphyxiation can be fatal, therefore, prompt diagnosis and correct treatment are critical....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-3674/1510155
Methylene Blue in Management of Vasoplegic Shock Secondary to Primidone Overdose
Elizabeth DeMarco, PharmD, BCPS, Matthew Turnipseed, PharmD and Farhan Qadeer, MD
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2023/09/13
Vasoplegic shock refractory to vasopressors is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Catecholamine driven therapies are first-line in the management of vasoplegic shock. Research regarding the use of non-catecholamine agents in the setting of refractory vasoplegic shock is lacking. Methylene blue has multiple off-labelled indications for use, but recently has been suggested to have a role in treating vasoplegic shock....
