02/Jul/2025
Cardiac tamponade in a newborn caused by a peripherally inserted central catheter: case report
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2025RC0634
ABSTRACT This article describes the occurrence of cardiac tamponade in a premature newborn after the use of a peripherally inserted central catheter at a university hospital in Brazil. Pericardiocentesis was performed, the catheter was repositioned using radiography, and minimal residual pericardial effusion was confirmed using echocardiography. The patient showed good progress and was discharged from the hospital on day 47 of life without any complications related to the event. Therefore, although adverse events may occur following the insertion of peripherally […]
Keywords: Cardiac tamponade; Catheters; Infant, Newborn; Infant, premature; Intensive care units; X-rays
21/Oct/2024
Uncomplicated circulatory shock: a narrative review
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2024RW0775
ABSTRACT Circulatory shock is a common fatal condition. Despite this, information on this syndrome in the current medical literature is fragmented and esoteric. Adherence to each basic element of care can have a profound impact on patient outcomes. Disturbances in pumping (cardiogenic), content/container relationship (hypovolemic and vasoplegic), or blockage in blood circulation (obstructive) can induce tissue hypoperfusion, causing hemodynamic shock. If not quickly reversed, hypoperfusion progresses to irreversible multi-organ failure. The course can be fatal even before reaching this stage […]
Keywords: Adrenal insufficiency; Anaphylaxis; Cardiac output; Cardiac tamponade; Fluid therapy; Hemodynamic monitoring; Hemodynamics; Intensive care units; Pulmonary embolism; Shock; Shock, cardiogenic; Shock, hemorrhagic; Shock, septic
01/Jul/2011
Cardiac tamponade due to peripheral inserted central catheter in newborn
DOI: 10.1590/S1679-45082011RC1885
ABSTRACT This article reports the case of an adverse event of cardiac tamponade associated with central catheter peripheral insertion in a premature newborn. The approach was pericardial puncture, which reversed the cardiorespiratory arrest. The newborn showed good clinical progress and was discharged from hospital with no complications associated with the event.
Keywords: Cardiac tamponade; Case reports; Catheters; Infant, Newborn; Infant, premature