Sebastian:
Thanks for sharing this very interesting case. This is of great concern. There are no reports in the medical literature of serious effects due to lung packing, although there are anecdotes around of uncertain significance. If this was indeed an air embolism, or at least appears to have been, then it is essential that the circumstances made available for scrutiny and debate, and the case be published. It could entirely change the way we look at packing. How long ago was this? Was he treated in a hyperbaric chamber? Do you have any further information or contact person? Can we find out who the physicians were? The patient has a right to confidentiality, but this definitely needs follow-up.
John Fitz-Clarke, MD, PhD
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