Abstract
A 790 g infant developed cardiac tamponade 17 h after starting parenteral nutrition through a fine silastic catheter, the tip of which was accidentally positioned against the wall of the right atrium. Cold light examination suggested the diagnosis and pericardial aspiration of clear fluid with a high glucose content restored the circulation.
MeSH terms
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Cardiac Tamponade / etiology*
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Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
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Catheterization, Central Venous / 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* / instrumentation
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Silicone Elastomers
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Silicones
Substances
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Silicone Elastomers
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Silicones