Schicchi R, Di Piazza M, Bonomo V
Division of Cardiology, Buccheri La Ferla Fatebenefratelli Hospital, Palermo, Italy.
Division of Cardiology, University of Palermo, A.O.U.P. "P.Giaccone", Palermo, Italy.
Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris). 2014 Sep;63(4):265-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ancard.2013.06.004. Epub 2013 Jul 4.
Complications caused by incorrect central venous insertion are numerous. Cardiac tamponade is a rare, but well-documented complication that is often lethal. We present the case of a patient with cardiac tamponade caused by incorrect tip position and infusion of hyperosmolar fluids such as for parenteral nutrition.
