What happens if you inject air bubbles into your bloodstream?
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While the incidence of iatrogenic gas embolism is estimated at 2.65 per 100,000 hospitalizations, the true rate is likely higher due to unreported cases [1.6.1]. So, **what happens if you inject air bubbles** into your bloodstream? It can cause a potentially fatal blockage called an air embolism [1.2.1, 1.2.2].
