Embolias gaseosas y terapia por oxigenación hiperbárica durante la gestación

Summary We report the case of a pregnant woman presenting with a paradoxical air embolism following the disconnection of a central venous catheter. Secondary right hemiplegia associated with a confusional state justified emergency hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which was followed by complete neurological recovery. The aim of this case report is to assess risk situations of gas embolism during pregnancy and postpartum period, and also the indications for and foetal effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.