Table 1.

Summary table for Systemic Air Embolism after Percutaneous Lung Biopsy.

Etiology	Systemic air embolism after percutaneous lung biopsy.
Incidence	0,02 to 0,4%.
Presumed Risk factors	-Positive end-expiratory pressure ventilation. -Coughing during biopsy. -Obstructive pulmonary disease with air trapping. -Prone position during biopsy. -Large caliber biopsy needle.
Treatment	-Stop the procedure. -Ready cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures. -Warn the rapid response team. -Place patient in right lateral decubitus. -Supply oxygen at 100%. -If available, arrange placement in a hyperbaric chamber within 4–6 hours. -Perform control CT scans that include the biopsied region, heart and great vessels (although these measures should never delay emergency procedures).
Prognosis	Majority of cases reported in literature are non-fatal, with full recoveries.
Findings on imaging	Intravascular and intracardiac air.