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Most sensitive investigation for air embolism is –

A
Decreased tidal volume of CO2
B
Decreased tidal volume of NO2
C
Doppler ultrasound
D
Central venous presure
High-Yield Explanation
Although transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is the most sensitive method for venous air embolism (VAE) detection and is considered the "gold standard", it is costly and more invasive. When properly placed, a precordial Doppler is capable of identifying VAE at an air infusion rate as low as 0.015 ml/kg/ min and consistently at a rate of 0.021 ml/kg/ min.

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