2006-12-14 16:21:33 · 7 answers · asked by Alice 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Not always but it can be depending on where the air is introduced into the bloodstream. Near the brain is very dangerous and also how much air is forced into the bloodstream. The embolism near the lung can be fatal but not always. It can be extremely painful without causing death.
2006-12-14 22:53:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is not a yes or no answer to this. To be doubly sure of my answer, I did a Yahoo search on " air embolism" and found all of the information you want to know there.
If you do the same, you will find out all you want to know and more.
Why is this a question for you? I hope you are doing a paper for school or something like that. If you are planning to kill someone or yourself, please don't. There are always answers to problems.
2006-12-14 16:43:38 · answer #2 · answered by Smartassawhip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has to be a very large amount of air.
2006-12-14 16:23:45 · answer #3 · answered by Just ME 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it could very well be, if it goes to the brain or heart. Could also cause a stroke.
2006-12-14 16:24:18 · answer #4 · answered by RBRN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-12-14 16:23:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it prevents blood flow to one of vital organs and leads to ischemia, it can cause death.
2006-12-14 18:15:16 · answer #6 · answered by f h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can be
2006-12-14 16:22:56 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋