Cardiac Tamponade Due to Pericardial Effusion Following Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter: A Single-Institution Case Series
Ha T Trinh,
Thien T Nguyen,
Tinh T Nguyen
Abstract:Introduction: Although the use of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) has many advantages, misplacement can lead to serious life-threatening complications such as pericardial effusion (PCE) and cardiac tamponade (CT). This report aims to describe four cases of CT resulting from misplaced PICC, which were successfully managed.
Methods: Retrospective analysis of neonates who required PICC insertion and had PCE leading to CT in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at The Children’s Hospi… Show more
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