Recognising an air embolism:
Patients complains of sudden chest pain, shortness of breath, cyanosis, seizure, cardiac/respiratory arrest
Management of an air embolism:
- Stop blood pump and clamp blood lines
- Place patient on left side with head lower than their heart (Tredelenburg position)
- Administer 100% oxygen
- Call for help and medical support if within the hospital
- Monitor and record pulse, respirations, blood pressure and oxygen saturations
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