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Case Reports
. 2001 Aug;87(2):298-302.
doi: 10.1093/bja/87.2.298.

Central venous catheterization and fatal cardiac tamponade

S A Booth  1 , B Norton, D A Mulvey
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Central venous catheterization and fatal cardiac tamponade

S A Booth et al. Br J Anaesth. 2001 Aug.
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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.

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