Transient complete atrioventricular block after placement of a central venous catheter in a neonate.
OBJECTIVE
We present a case of trauma-induced complete atrioventricular block (transient) after placement of a central venous catheter.


METHODS
Case report.


METHODS
Neonatal intensive care unit in a tertiary care children's hospital.


METHODS
Review of the medical record and clinical course of a single premature infant.


METHODS
Removal of central venous catheter, monitoring of the cardiac output exam, and serial monitoring of the arrhythmia profile.


RESULTS
Trauma-induced complete atrioventricular block from placement of the central venous catheter resolved in 9 days, obviating the need for pacemaker placement.


CONCLUSIONS
Complete atrioventricular block is an infrequent complication of central venous catheter placement and may require several days to resolve.
Cephus
Constance E
CE
Texas Children's Hospital, Lillie Frank Abercrombie Section of Pediatric Cardiology, Houston, TX, USA.
Mott
Antonio R
AR
Kertesz
Naomi J
NJ
Slesnick
Timothy C
TC
D001034:Apgar Score; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006327:Heart Block / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007363:Intensive Care Units, Neonatal; D008297:Male; D013997:Time Factors