- Female
- 19 Years
- 29/01/2025
I was wondering what would happen if air got injected into an artery instead of a vein by mistake with a regular syringe. Is it something I should be worried about?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Depends on the amount of air.injected... usually more than 25cc can cause embolism leading to heart failure and respiratory failure
Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...
Consult a Critical Care Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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