Pancarditis in an extreme premature newborn following central venous catheterisation: report of one case.
We report a rare complication of pancarditis in an extreme premature neonate with a peripheral inserted central venous catheter which was positioned in the right atrium. She showed a picture of sepsis, pulmonary embolism, and heart failure. This case emphasizes the need for careful monitoring of the neonate with a central venous catheter to eliminate possible sequel. Echocardiography may help in making an early diagnosis of endocarditis in neonates.
Chang
T A
TA
Department of Pediatrics, Children's Medical Center, Veterans General Hospital-Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Soong
W J
WJ
Jeng
M J
MJ
Fu
Y C
YC
Huang
B
B
D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004696:Endocarditis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature