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Arterial Gas Embolism
Key Points
Strongly consider arterial gas embolism if patients have neurologic symptoms within minutes after surfacing or have manifestations of ischemia in another organ. Do not exclude arterial gas embolism based on negative imaging results. Routine imaging to look for intravascular air is not indicated. Start high-flow 100% oxygen and initiate transport to a recompression chamber if gas embolism is suspected. 