Central venous catheterization and fatal cardiac tamponade
- 1 August 2001
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Elsevier BV in British Journal of Anaesthesia
- Vol. 87 (2), 298-302
- https://doi.org/10.1093/bja/87.2.298
Abstract
Cardiac tamponade is a poorly recognized complication of central venous catheterization associated with a high mortality. We present a case of fatal cardiac tamponade after intra- pericardial infusion of total parenteral nutrition in a patient who had two central venous catheters. We suggest that catheter tip position should always be confirmed before use of a catheter. Tamponade should be suspected in a patient who deteriorates when a central venous catheter is used and resuscitation via the catheter should be avoided.Keywords
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