Cardiac tamponade from peripherally-inserted central venous catheters in neonates: Three case reports

Pericardial effusion (PCE) and cardiac tamponade (CT) are rare but life-threatening complications of percutaneously-inserted central catheter (PICC) use in neonates. There is often a lack in index of suspicion in a neonate with sudden deterioration, resulting in high mortality. We describe a series...

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Main Authors: Khoo, Wee Vien, Choo, Yao Mun, Zahari, Norazah, Ahmad Kamar, Azanna
Format: Article
Published: Malaysian Medical Association 2021
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Online Access:http://eprints.um.edu.my/35459/
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