Abstract
We report on two cases of cardiac tamponade by pericardial infusion in premature infants. In both infants an infusion was given via a Silastic central venous catheter. Because of the cardiac tamponade resuscitation and pericardiocentesis had to be performed. Both infants survived this serious complication of a central venous catheter.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Cardiac Tamponade / etiology*
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Catheterization, Central Venous / instrumentation
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Catheterization, Peripheral / instrumentation*
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Catheters, Indwelling / adverse effects*
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Infant, Premature, Diseases / etiology*
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Male
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Parenteral Nutrition, Total / adverse effects
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Pericardial Effusion / etiology
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Silicone Elastomers