Key result
A large pericardial effusion complicating total parenteral nutrition via a peripherally inserted central catheter in a preterm baby was successfully managed with pericardiocentesis.
Why the study?
Cardiac tamponade resulting from pericardial effusion is a serious and uncommon condition in neonates that can occur as a complication of percutaneous indwelling central catheter placement.
Population
1 preterm baby with low birth weight
Design
Case report
Authors
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Alerts to rare PICC-related tamponade in preterm neonates; leaves open optimal prevention strategies.
Case Report (n=1)
Pericardial effusion is a serious complication of PICC line insertion in neonates that can be successfully managed with pericardiocentesis.
Hrfi et al. (2021) conducted a case report in Pericardial effusion (n=1). Pericardiocentesis was evaluated on Successful management of pericardial effusion. A large pericardial effusion complicating total parenteral nutrition via a peripherally inserted central catheter in a preterm baby was successfully managed with pericardiocentesis.
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