Management of PICC associated cardiac tamponade – Full Text

"The report highlights the role of POCUS in the prompt identification and treatment of hemodynamic deteriorations and posits potential utilization of POCUS as a tool in preventative surveillance" Guzman et al (2025).

"The report highlights the role of POCUS in the prompt identification and treatment of hemodynamic deteriorations and posits potential utilization of POCUS as a tool in preventative surveillance" Guzman et al (2025).

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Management of PICC associated cardiac tamponade

Abstract:

Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are commonly used in pediatric patients, but rare complications such as cardiac tamponade can occur. This case report describes a 5-month-old ex-premature infant who developed cardiac tamponade associated with PICC line malposition. Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) was used to diagnose and effectively manage the condition peri-arrest via emergent pericardiocentesis. The report highlights the role of POCUS in the prompt identification and treatment of hemodynamic deteriorations and posits potential utilization of POCUS as a tool in preventative surveillance.

Reference:

Guzman PJC, Lidsky K, Hanna W. Utilizing POCUS for the Identification and Management of PICC Line-Associated Cardiac Tamponade. POCUS J. 2025 Nov 17;10(2):21-23. doi: 10.24908/pocusj.v10i02.18439. PMID: 41322179; PMCID: PMC12658562.