An air embolus in the right atrium is corrected by placing the patient in the right lateral position
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: F
In the event of an air embolus, the patient should be immediately placed in a left lateral position. Air may be removed through a catheter inserted into the right atrium of the heart. Removing air from the heart is called the Durant procedure.
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