title: A life-threatening complication of parenteral nutrition: how to prevent cardiac tamponade?
abstract: Complications caused by incorrect central venous insertion are numerous. Cardiac tamponade is a rare, but well-documented complication that is often lethal. We present the case of a patient with cardiac tamponade caused by incorrect tip position and infusion of hyperosmolar fluids such as for parenteral nutrition.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Buccheri La Ferla Fatebenefratelli Hospital, Palermo, Italy.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Schicchi
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, University of Palermo, A.O.U.P. "P.Giaccone", Palermo, Italy. Electronic address: mconcettadipiazza@libero.it.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Di Piazza
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, University of Palermo, A.O.U.P. "P.Giaccone", Palermo, Italy.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Bonomo
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000209:etiology*; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition
keywords: Cardiac tamponade; Cathéter veineux central; Central venous catheter; Nutrition parentérale; Parenteral nutrition; Tamponnade cardiaque