Traumatic cardiogenic shock due to massive air embolism. A possible role for cardiopulmonary bypass.
Systemic arterial embolism is a potentially lethal complication of bronchopulmonary venous fistula in trauma patients with blunt chest trauma or isolated penetrating lung injury on positive pressure ventilation. A high index of suspicion, early diagnosis and management in specialized centres are keys to a successful outcome.
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