Mary Megha, Naveen Jain, Ramakrishna Pillai
Abstract
We present a case of cardiac tamponade following umbilical venous catheterization in a neonate, an uncommon, yet potentially fatal complication. Timely diagnosis by echocardiography and urgent pericardiocentesis proved lifesaving.
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We present a case of cardiac tamponade following umbilical venous catheterization in a neonate, an uncommon, yet potentially fatal complication. Timely diagnosis by echocardiography and urgent pericardiocentesis proved lifesaving.
Key concepts: Medicine, Tamponade, Cardiac tamponade, Surgery, Catheter, Pericardial effusion