Ultrasonographic detection of air in the superior sagittal sinus in a neonate with transposition of the great arteries

Abstract

Cerebral venous air embolism is a relatively rare condition that arises from iatrogenic or traumatic introduction of air into the venous system. We describe the ultrasonographic findings in a 1-day-old infant with iatrogenic retrograde cerebral venous air embolism, which to our knowledge, is the earliest case reported in the literature to date. This case highlights the role of cerebral ultrasonography in the detection and surveillance of cerebral venous air embolism in neonates.

Keywords

• Cerebral venous air embolism
• Ultrasonography
• Peripheral venous catheter
• Neonate