Case report: pericardial effusion with "swimming heart" after umbilical venous catheterization

Umbilical vein catheterization (UVC) in newborns (NB) is frequently used as a vascular access. Due to its invasive characteristics, complications may occur, such as cardiac tamponade. The aim of this article is to report a case of pericardial effusion with “swimming heart” resulting from a newborn U...

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Published inResidência Pediátrica Vol. 11; no. 3
Main Authors Jorge, Sara, Colodetti, Mariana, Passamani, Lara, Passamani, Caio, Dias, Adriana, Junqueira, Consuêlo, Anechini, Jovanna, Pereira, Andrea
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 2021
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Summary:Umbilical vein catheterization (UVC) in newborns (NB) is frequently used as a vascular access. Due to its invasive characteristics, complications may occur, such as cardiac tamponade. The aim of this article is to report a case of pericardial effusion with “swimming heart” resulting from a newborn UVC and to propose preventive approaches to avoid UVC-related complications.
ISSN:2236-6814
2236-6814
DOI:10.25060/residpediatr-2021.v11n3-245