Unilateral pleural effusion complicating central venous catheterisation.
Acute respiratory distress developed in two preterm babies because of unilateral hydrothorax secondary to the migration of a central venous catheter into the pulmonary vasculature. Prompt recognition of the problem and rapid treatment are essential and life saving. This complication of intravenous alimentation catheters has not been previously reported in the neonatal age group.
Madhavi
P
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Hope Hospital, Salford M6 8HD, UK.
Jameson
R
R
Robinson
M J
MJ
D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D008297:Male; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D011651:Pulmonary Artery; D011667:Pulmonary Veins; D011859:Radiography