Which gas law is associated with the development of an air gas embolism (AGE)?

Boyle's Law is directly associated with the development of an air gas embolism (AGE) because it describes the relationship between the pressure and volume of a gas at constant temperature. According to Boyle's Law, when the pressure exerted on a gas decreases, the volume of that gas will increase.

In the context of flying or scuba diving, if a diver ascends too quickly or a pilot experiences a rapid decompression, the pressure surrounding the body decreases. This drop in pressure can cause nitrogen dissolved in the body's tissues and blood to come out of solution and form gas bubbles, leading to an air gas embolism. As the nitrogen expands due to the reduced pressure, it can result in blockages in the bloodstream, leading to potential embolic events.

This principle is crucial for understanding how decompression should be managed in both diving and flight scenarios to prevent AGE. The other gas laws, while important in other contexts, do not specifically address the conditions that lead to the formation of bubbles in the bloodstream as effectively as Boyle's Law does in this case.