Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) Examination

Arterial gas embolism (AGE) most commonly occurs as a result of:

Pulmonary over-inflation with gas entering pulmonary veins during ascent Nitrogen saturation exceeding tissue absorption limits Oxygen toxicity damaging pulmonary capillaries Mechanical trauma to a joint space at depth

Correct Answer:

Pulmonary over-inflation with gas entering pulmonary veins during ascent

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