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  • Title: Cardiac tamponade: a rare but preventable complication of central venous catheter in neonates.
    Author: Atmawidjaja RW, Azri M, Ismail IH.
    Journal: Med J Malaysia; 2016 Jun; 71(3):147-8. PubMed ID: 27495892.
    Abstract:
    Pericardial effusion with cardiac tamponade is a rare and life-threatening complication of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in a neonate. We report a 33-week preterm neonate who had sudden clinical deterioration at day seven of total parenteral nutrition regime via PICC. Recognition of pericardial effusion with cardiac tamponade in neonates with a PICC requires a high index of suspicion and steps in prevention include proper catheter tip placement and continuous monitoring of line position and function.
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