Presentation
Sudden onset of unresponsiveness, GCS 3, in a patient post nephrectomy, previous cerebrovascular accident.
Patient Data
Age: 85 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Cerebral air embolism
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There is air in the cortical vessels, this is a subtle important finding.
Case Discussion
Adjusting the window to lung makes the gas more clearly defined.