Air Embolism

[Nellie Nurse]

It was announced in a staff meeting that it was determined that the cause of death for a patient who had died on our unit was air embolism caused by the IV. No further details were given as to the amount of air found, etc. I had always been told that small amounts of air in the tubing are inconsequential. I would like to know how much is too much air. When should I be concerned and purge the line of air and when can I allow it to infuse?

Thankyou.

[Aash]

how much time does 100cc air travelling makes the patience die?