The effective use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in the management of air embolism – rare and potentially fatal acute complication of hemodialysis

Introduction: Air embolism is a rare and potentially fatal acute complication. Its causes are mainly iatrogenic. It requires rapid diagnostics treatment, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). Aim: The main aim was to present the potential of air during hemodialysis (HD) show importance quick clinical diagnosis – on base case. Case study: 65-years old male patient with diabetic nephropathy treated HD. permanent dialysis catheters were used as vascular access due difficulties formation arteriovenous fistula. massive occurred one sessions. suspicion confirmed by CT scan which showed presence gas bubbles in abdominal arteries. cause sensor failure. patent foramen ovale (PFO) reversed leakage caused ingress into arterial system. Patient qualified for immediate therapy. improvement condition took place. Results discussion: may occur HD patients, particularly those who dialyzed use access. This complication should be considered case sudden worsening procedure. confirm availability HBOT necessary successful management this Conclusions: safe effective method treatment patients.