Khoo, Wee Vien and Choo, Yao Mun and Zahari, Norazah and Ahmad Kamar, Azanna (2021) Cardiac tamponade from peripherally-inserted central venous catheters in neonates: Three case reports. Medical Journal of Malaysia, 76 (4). pp. 566-568. ISSN 03005283,
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Pericardial effusion (PCE) and cardiac tamponade (CT) are rare but life-threatening complications of percutaneously-inserted central catheter (PICC) use in neonates. There is often a lack in index of suspicion in a neonate with sudden deterioration, resulting in high mortality. We describe a series of three cases of PICC-related PCE/CT in low birth weight infants whose timely diagnosis with echocardiography and pericardiocentesis led to successful resuscitation and survival. We suggest that echocardiographic skills to determine tip position and pericardiocentesis be taught in neonatal resuscitation programs to ensure good outcomes of this otherwise fatal complication. © 2021, Malaysian Medical Association. All rights reserved.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Funders: | None |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Cardiac tamponade; Neonatal; Low birth weight infants; Resuscitation; Central venous catheters; Pericardiocentesis |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Medicine > Paediatrics Department |
| Depositing User: | Ms Zaharah Ramly |
| Date Deposited: | 05 Oct 2023 07:21 |
| Last Modified: | 05 Oct 2023 07:21 |
| URI: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/35459 |
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