Neck Vein Catheters and Pericardial Tamponade
- 1 December 1973
- journal article
- Published by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in Pediatrics
- Vol. 52 (6) , 868-871
- https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.52.6.868
Abstract
Complications of intravenous catheters are well known in children as well as adults.1 Recent reports of pericardial tamponade secondary to central venous pressure (CVP) catheters have been emphasized in medical literature directed toward physicians who provide medical and surgical care to adults.2,5 The risk of pericardial tamponade from placement of external jugular catheters in children is not well appreciated by pediatricians and surgeons who provide surgical care for pediatric patients. Case Report The patient was a 12-month-old Negro boy admitted with second and third degree scald burns over 35% of his body. A two-inch number 18 catheter (Angiocath) was placed in the right external jugular vein for CVP monitoring.Keywords
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