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Incidence, Radiographical Features, and Proposed Mechanism for Pneumocephalus from Intravenous Injection of Air
West J Emerg Med 11:180-185, Tran, P.,et al, 2010
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Article Abstract
Idiopathic and presumed IV-induced pneumocephalus could be considered in the workup of ED patients with unexplained intracranial air on head CT if there are no findings of pathological causes for the pneumocephalus on history and physical examination and if the head CTs show a characteristic distribution of air limited to the cranial venous system. Knowledge of this clinical entity in the evaluation of ED patients with unexplained pneumocephalus can lead to more efficient emergency care and less patient anxiety.
 
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