The pathogenesis varies depending on the cause of air embolism.
Iatrogenic causes involve access to an open blood vessel.
Scuba diving or decompression sickness occurs due to an accumulation of nitrogen bubbles.
Air embolism pathophysiology
Pulmonary embolism pathophysiology
Air embolism causes
Pulmonary edema pathophysiology
Air embolism risk factors
Ventilation-perfusion mismatch pathophysiology
Hemothorax pathophysiology
Emphysema pathophysiology