A cardiac tamponade caused by catheter-related sepsis in a preterm infant

Journal Title: Ege Tıp Dergisi - Year 2019, Vol 58, Issue 3

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.

Authors and Affiliations

Sinem Akbay, Özkan İlhan, Berat Kanar, Seyma Memur, Sümer Sütçüoğlu, Onur Işık, Ali Rahmi Bakiler, Esra Arun Özer

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  • EP ID EP637544
  • DOI 10.19161/etd.611541
  • Views 112
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Sinem Akbay, Özkan İlhan, Berat Kanar, Seyma Memur, Sümer Sütçüoğlu, Onur Işık, Ali Rahmi Bakiler, Esra Arun Özer (2019). A cardiac tamponade caused by catheter-related sepsis in a preterm infant. Ege Tıp Dergisi, 58(3), 316-318. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-637544