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Cerebral air embolism can occur in a number of situations. We report two cases of massive cerebral arterial air embolism following cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and its mechanism is discussed.
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Shiina, G., Shimosegawa, Y., Kameyama, M. et al. Massive cerebral air embolism following cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Report of two cases. Acta neurochir 125, 181–183 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01401849
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