Cardiac tamponade associated with a multilumen central venous catheter

Two patients experienced cardiac tamponade after catheterization with a multilumen central venous catheter. The authors review the problem, including recommendations for central line placement to decrease the incidence of this potentially lethal complication.

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Published in:	Critical care medicine Vol. 12; no. 7; p. 611
Main Authors:	Maschke, S P, Rogove, H J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-07-1984
Subjects:	Adult Aged Cardiac Tamponade - etiology Catheterization - adverse effects Female Humans Male Pericardial Effusion - complications Pericardial Effusion - etiology Pericardium - injuries Subclavian Vein
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Summary:	Two patients experienced cardiac tamponade after catheterization with a multilumen central venous catheter. The authors review the problem, including recommendations for central line placement to decrease the incidence of this potentially lethal complication.
ISSN:	0090-3493
DOI:	10.1097/00003246-198407000-00017