Air embolism: A condition which is characterized by air bubbles entering the circulation usually due to trauma, decompression sickness or surgery. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Air embolism is available below.
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Embolism due to air bubbles entering the blood vessels after trauma, surgical procedures, or changes in atmospheric pressure. - (Source - Diseases Database)
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