Acute respiratory distress associated with external jugular vein catheterization in the newborn

Pediatr Pulmonol. 2003 Dec;36(6):549-50. doi: 10.1002/ppul.10388.

Abstract

We report on the acute onset of respiratory distress secondary to fluid accumulation in the chest within hours of placement of an external jugular venous line in a newborn. External jugular venous catheterization in the newborn is a procedure with potentially serious complications, and should be avoided unless the patient is monitored closely.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
  • Chest Tubes
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Jugular Veins*
  • Pleural Effusion / diagnosis
  • Pleural Effusion / etiology
  • Pleural Effusion / surgery
  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / diagnosis
  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / etiology*
  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / therapy
  • Thoracostomy
  • Treatment Outcome