Early pericardial effusion as complication of umbilical venous catheter insertion in extreme preterm baby: A case report

Abstract

Abstract Reminder essential clinical practice: Pericardial effusion is a rare fatal condition, however potentially reversible when grasped in time. It should always be thought out in neonate with a central line who develops unexplained cardiorespiratory failure.

Keywords

• central line
• neonates
• pericardial effusion
• pericardiocentesis
• preterm
• umbilical vein catheter