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What should if i might have an air embolism?
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Dr. Steven Busuttilanswered
Surgery - Vascular 34 years experience
Be careful: Air embolisms are an acute condition and requires a direct connection to the blood stream.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 28, 2016
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