| Front | What is an arterial air embolism? |
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| Back | This is one of the most concerning pulmonary blast injuries, and occurs on alveolar disruption with subsequent air embolization into the pulmonary vasculature. This can produce disturbances in vision, changes in behavior, changes in state of consciousness, and a variety of other neurologic signs. |
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