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September 5, 2025Malaysian Journal of Paediatrics and Child HealthOpen Access

⁠ A Silent Threat of Migrating PICC Line and Cardiac Tamponade in a 26-Week Preemie: Case Report

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NFNurshafinaz Salmah Mohd FezalARA. RahmanNRNoraida Ramli

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Overview

Case report identifies risks associated with PICC lines in preterm infants, highlighting cardiac tamponade implications.

Key Points

  • Cardiac tamponade developed due to PICC line migration, necessitating urgent pericardiocentesis.
  • Echocardiography confirmed pericardial effusion as a severe complication in the infant's condition.
  • Vigilance in monitoring PICC complications is critical to prevent rapid deterioration in neonates.
  • Prompt intervention leads to improved outcomes, as seen with successful extubation of the infant.

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Fezal et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb46c96d6d5674bccff30chttps://doi.org/10.51407/mjpch.v31i2.348
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