Neonatal cardiac tamponade, a life-threatening complication secondary to peripherally inserted central catheter: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although the use of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) has many advantages for the treatment of neonates, catheter malposition may result in serious complications that could be life-threatening. We report the case of a 10-day-old neonate with cardiac tamponade secondary to a PICC line who was successfully treated by pericardiocentesis.

Case presentation

An Iranian (Asian) preterm male neonate was born by Cesarean section with a birth weight of 1190 g and a first-minute Apgar score of 7. Based on an increased respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) score from 4 to 7, resuscitation measures and intubation were performed at the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). On day 3 after birth, a PICC line was inserted for parenteral therapy. A chest X-ray confirmed

SUBMITTER: Zarkesh MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9335958 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature