Status epilepticus due to cerebral air embolism after the Valsalva maneuver

Abstract

Cerebral air embolism is a rare but potentially severe complication of iatrogenic procedures or destructive lung disease, possibly resulting in neurological disorders such as encephalopathy, stroke, or seizure. Due to a low overall incidence, cerebral air embolism may go undiagnosed. We report the case of a patient with cerebral air embolism presenting with status epilepticus after the Valsalva maneuver during a pulmonary function test. CASE REPORT