air embolism
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Partaking in them is not without risk—ozone therapy, for example, has the potential side effect of something called an air embolism, which can lead to a stroke or heart attack.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
"We know these babies suffered air embolism because of the post-mortem imaging in some of them," says Neena Modi, a professor of neonatal medicine.
From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025
The account in the paper appeared to support the prosecution case - particularly its references to skin colour changes associated with air embolism.
From BBC • Oct. 19, 2024
He said none of the skin discolourations seen on the babies in the Letby case were proof of air embolism.
From BBC • Oct. 19, 2024
The fatal issue may be contributed to by blood entering the air-passages and causing asphyxia, or by air being sucked into the open veins and causing air embolism.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
