A cardiac tamponade caused by catheter-related sepsis in a preterm infant
Abstract
Cardiac tamponade due to catheter related sepsis in premature neonate is a rare and life-threatening complication; but prompt diagnosis and intervention can reverse this situation. We report a nine-day-old preterm infant who presented with pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade secondary to catheter related sepsis. This report highlights two important aspects: occurrence of pericardial effusion in a neonate with peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), with no evidence of composition of hyperosmolar parenteral solution, and awareness of sepsis as a cause for this critical condition.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Case Report
Authors
Sinem Akbay
*
0000-0003-1266-320X
Türkiye
Özkan İlhan
0000-0002-6124-9796
Türkiye
Berat Kanar
0000-0001-7886-8932
Türkiye
Seyma Memur
0000-0001-6099-7496
Türkiye
Sümer Sütçüoğlu
0000-0002-9598-1993
Türkiye
Onur Işık
0000-0002-6826-8084
Türkiye
Ali Rahmi Bakiler
0000-0001-8234-3071
Türkiye
Esra Arun Özer
0000-0003-2634-7136
Türkiye
Publication Date
September 20, 2019
Submission Date
August 6, 2018
Acceptance Date
September 24, 2018
Published in Issue
Year 2019 Volume: 58 Number: 3