A life-threatening complication of parenteral nutrition: how to prevent cardiac tamponade?

R Schicchi; M Di Piazza; V Bonomo

doi:10.1016/j.ancard.2013.06.004

A life-threatening complication of parenteral nutrition: how to prevent cardiac tamponade?

Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris). 2014 Sep;63(4):265-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ancard.2013.06.004. Epub 2013 Jul 4.

Authors

R Schicchi¹, M Di Piazza², V Bonomo³

Affiliations

¹ Division of Cardiology, Buccheri La Ferla Fatebenefratelli Hospital, Palermo, Italy.
² Division of Cardiology, University of Palermo, A.O.U.P. "P.Giaccone", Palermo, Italy. Electronic address: [email protected].
³ Division of Cardiology, University of Palermo, A.O.U.P. "P.Giaccone", Palermo, Italy.

PMID: 24035261
DOI: 10.1016/j.ancard.2013.06.004

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.

Keywords: Cardiac tamponade; Cathéter veineux central; Central venous catheter; Nutrition parentérale; Parenteral nutrition; Tamponnade cardiaque.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Aged
Cardiac Tamponade / etiology*
Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
Emergencies
Female
Humans
Parenteral Nutrition*