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Bilateral consolidation of the lungs in a preterm infant: an unusual central venous catheter complication
Author(s) -
Pignotti Maria Serenella,
Messineo Antonio,
Indolfi Giuseppe,
Donzelli Gianpaolo
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
pediatric anesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.704
H-Index - 82
eISSN - 1460-9592
pISSN - 1155-5645
DOI - 10.1111/j.1460-9592.2004.01414.x
Subject(s) - medicine , catheter , respiratory distress , complication , surgery , central venous catheter , anesthesia
Summary We describe a case of bilateral parenchymal consolidation with sudden respiratory distress in a preterm baby as a complication of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) dislocation. The X‐rays showed bilateral pulmonary consolidation with the catheter tip initially located in the right, and later in the left pulmonary artery. The catheter was withdrawn. As soon as the catheter was repositioned all clinical signs and symptoms disappeared. Neonatologists should consider the possibility of dramatic respiratory distress deriving from PICC dislocation. Careful tip catheter placement and conscientious monitoring may reduce morbidity.