Why the study?
Cardiac tamponade is a rare complication of central venous catheter placement associated with mortality exceeding 60%, prompting a review of its presentation, management, and prevention.
What are the characteristics, management, and prevention strategies for iatrogenic cardiac tamponade secondary to central venous catheter placement?
Design
Literature review
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Clinicians should heighten suspicion for tamponade during CVC placement; narrative review leaves open optimal prevention strategies.
What are the characteristics, management, and prevention strategies for iatrogenic cardiac tamponade secondary to central venous catheter placement?
Cardiac tamponade is a rare but highly fatal complication of central venous catheter placement that requires prompt recognition, immediate cessation of infusions, and pericardiocentesis.
Alvarez et al. (2023) studied this question.
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