Pericardial Tamponade in a Newborn Following Umbilical Catheter Insertion.

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2011-05
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We present a case of cardiac tamponade following umbilical venous catheterization in a neonate, an uncommon, yet potentially fatal complication. Timely diagnosis by echocardiography and urgent pericardiocentesis proved lifesaving.
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Cardiac tamponade, Neonate, Pericardial effusion, Umbilical venous catheter
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Megha Mary, Jain Naveen, Pillai Ramakrishna. Pericardial Tamponade in a Newborn Following Umbilical Catheter Insertion. Indian Pediatrics. 2011 May; 48(5): 404-405.
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Indian Pediatrics