Fatal cardiac perforation caused by the dilator of a central venous catheterization kit

We report a case of cardiac perforation and tamponade caused by the dilator of a central venous catheterization kit. Standards for dilator manufacture and guidelines for safe use of these instruments are suggested.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of Clinical Monitoring 1993-09, Vol.9 (4), p.288-292
Hauptverfasser:	MITCHELL, M. R, WOOD, D. G, NARAGHI, M, RIOPELLE, J. M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy Biological and medical sciences Catheterization, Central Venous - adverse effects Catheterization, Central Venous - instrumentation Emergency and intensive care: techniques, logistics Fatal Outcome Female Heart Injuries - etiology Humans Intensive care medicine Medical sciences Middle Aged Perfusions. Catheterizations. Hyperbaric oxygenotherapy
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Zusammenfassung:	We report a case of cardiac perforation and tamponade caused by the dilator of a central venous catheterization kit. Standards for dilator manufacture and guidelines for safe use of these instruments are suggested.
ISSN:	0748-1977 2214-7330 1573-2614
DOI:	10.1007/BF02886700