The risk of intraoperative venous air embolism from neurosurgical procedures performed in the lounging position: an in-depth analysis of detection, management, and outcomes of 1000 consecutive cases
In this large cohort, the risk of an intraoperative VAE during neurosurgery in the lounging position was assessed, and contrary to the general perception in the field, no permanent sequelae or fatal adverse events attributable to VAEs were observed. Furthermore, the overall incidence of ARDS was very low. This study clearly establishes that experienced interdisciplinary teams can safely use the lounging position for neurosurgical procedures.
Authors
- Helene Hurth (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9319-9589)
- Marcos Soares Tatagiba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1627-9937)
- E. H. Poest Clement
- Ekkehard M. Kasper (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7600-3051)
- Berthold Drexler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7202-1511)
- Georgios Naros (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4807-6234)
- Peter Rosenberger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5371-139X)
- Florian H. Ebner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3409-782X)
Institutions
- Boston University (US)
- St. Elizabeth Healthcare (US)
- St. Elizabeth's Medical Center (US)
- Alfried Krupp Hospital (DE)
- University of Tübingen (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of neurosurgery
- Published
- 2024-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3171/2024.5.jns232449
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.51