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How do you prevent air embolism when removing the central line?

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While a rare complication, central venous air embolism can be life-threatening and is often considered a 'never event' in healthcare due to its preventability. Understanding the critical steps to mitigate risk is crucial for anyone involved in patient care and is the key to knowing how do you prevent air embolism when removing the central line.