Case illustrates delayed air embolism post central line removal, highlighting potential complications.
Venous air embolism is a rare complication of central venous catheter insertion that can have devastating consequences. Delayed air entrainment may occur in the presence of fibrin sheath formation via reinforcement of a vein‐to‐dermis fistula, which can lead to air embolism several hours after line removal.
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