Schicchi R, Di Piazza M, Bonomo V. A life-threatening complication of parenteral nutrition: how to prevent cardiac tamponade?
Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris) 2013;
63:265-6. [PMID:
24035261 DOI:
10.1016/j.ancard.2013.06.004]
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Abstract
Complications caused by incorrect central venous insertion are numerous. Cardiac tamponade is a rare, but well-documented complication that is often lethal. We present the case of a patient with cardiac tamponade caused by incorrect tip position and infusion of hyperosmolar fluids such as for parenteral nutrition.
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