Cardiac tamponade from a fine silastic central venous catheter in a premature infant.
A 790 g infant developed cardiac tamponade 17 h after starting parenteral nutrition through a fine silastic catheter, the tip of which was accidentally positioned against the wall of the right atrium. Cold light examination suggested the diagnosis and pericardial aspiration of clear fluid with a high glucose content restored the circulation.
Aiken
G
G
Neonatal Unit, Wellington Hospital, New Zealand.
Porteous
L
L
Tracy
M
M
Richardson
V
V
D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000209:etiology*; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total / Q000295:instrumentation; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D012828:Silicones
D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D012828:Silicones