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A member asked:
Is it possible to get an air embolism from an iv? i had an iv the other day and was given comprazine. it made my heart rate go way up. any reason why?
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No air embolism: You did not have air embolism. Yes, a bubble or two of air may have gotten into your venous circulation. That's it. Air embolism occurs when a larger volume of air is injected, usually under pressure. You likely experienced a side effect of the drug or a symptom of the condition it was treating.
Answered 5/12/2015
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