Air embolism historical perspective

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

An air embolism, or more generally gas embolism, is a rare but fatal medical condition.

Historical Perspective

Not much is known about the history of air embolism, but it has been diagnosed as early as the 19th century.