Aiken G, Porteous L, Tracy M, Richardson V. Cardiac tamponade from a fine silastic central venous catheter in a premature infant.
J Paediatr Child Health 1992;
28:325-7. [PMID:
1323318 DOI:
10.1111/j.1440-1754.1992.tb02679.x]
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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.
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