DCI Flashcards
1
Q
What does AGE stand for?
A
Arterial Gas Embolism
2
Q
What does CAGE stand for?
A
Cerebral Arterial Gas Embolism
3
Q
What is Subcutaneous Emphysema?
A
Gas trapped under skin around neck and shoulder area.
4
Q
What is Mediastinal Emphysema?
A
Gas trapped in space between the lungs and around Heart. (Mediastinum)
5
Q
What is Pneumothorax
A
Gas trapped in the space between the lungs or thoracic cavity