Cardiac tamponade from a fine silastic central venous catheter in a premature infant

J Paediatr Child Health. 1992 Aug;28(4):325-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.1992.tb02679.x.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Tamponade / etiology*
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / instrumentation
  • Catheters, Indwelling / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases / etiology*
  • Male
  • Parenteral Nutrition, Total* / instrumentation
  • Silicone Elastomers
  • Silicones

Substances

  • Silicone Elastomers
  • Silicones