Key result
Placement of an external jugular vein catheter for central venous pressure monitoring in a 12-month-old boy with severe burns resulted in pericardial tamponade.
Population
12-month-old boy with second and third degree scald burns over 35% of his body
Design
Case_report
Authors
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May warrant caution with external jugular access in infants; leaves open true incidence and prevention strategies.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights the risk of pericardial tamponade from external jugular catheters in pediatric patients.
Fischer et al. (1973) conducted a case report in Scald burns and pericardial tamponade (n=1). External jugular vein catheter (two-inch number 18 Angiocath) was evaluated on Pericardial tamponade. Placement of an external jugular vein catheter for central venous pressure monitoring in a 12-month-old boy with severe burns resulted in pericardial tamponade.
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