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2. Air embolism - Wikipedia

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   Gas embolism is a diving disorder experienced by underwater divers who breathe gases at ambient pressure, and can happen in two distinct ways: . Pulmonary barotrauma: Air bubbles can enter the bloodstream as a result of gross trauma to the lining of the lung following a rapid ascent while holding the breath; the air held within the lung expands to the point where the tissues tear (pulmonary ...

3. Arterial embolism - Wikipedia

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   Thromboembolism – embolism of thrombus or blood clot. [1] Cholesterol embolism - embolism of cholesterol, often from atherosclerotic plaque inside a vessel. Fat embolism – embolism of bone fracture or fat droplets. [1] Air embolism (also known as a gas embolism) – embolism of air bubbles. [1] Septic embolism – embolism of pus containing ...

4. Limb infarction - Wikipedia

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   In the legs, below the inguinal ligament, percutaneous aspiration thrombectomy is a rapid and effective way of removing thromboembolic occlusions. [10] Balloon thrombectomy using a Fogarty catheter may also be used. [8] In the arms, balloon thrombectomy is an effective treatment for thromboemboli as well. [11]

5. Intermittent pneumatic compression - Wikipedia

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   IPK with inflatable trousers. Intermittent pneumatic compression is a therapeutic technique used in medical devices that include an air pump and inflatable auxiliary sleeves, gloves or boots in a system designed to improve venous circulation in the limbs of patients who have edema or the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), or the combination of DVT and PE, venous ...

6. Arterial occlusion - Wikipedia

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   An embolism involves the occlusion of blood vessels by an embolus. [1] Arterial occlusion by an embolus is termed 'arterial embolism'. An embolus is an agent that blocks blood flow by physically obstructing blood vessels. [1] This includes gas bubbles, [18] fatty deposits, amniotic fluid, [19] blood clots, and foreign material. Arterial emboli ...

7. Compression stockings - Wikipedia

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   The graduated (gradient, graded) compression stockings and anti-embolism compression stockings come in knee-high and thigh-high length. [20] A meta-analysis by Sajid et al. was done to compare knee-high and thigh-high graded compression stockings in regards of deep vein thrombosis prevention in medical and surgical patients. [ 21 ]