Unilateral pleural effusion complicating central venous catheterisation
- Dr Robinson, Hope Hospital NICU, Salford M6 8HD, UK email: mrobinson{at}gen.srht.nwest.nhs.uk
- Accepted 13 October 1999
Abstract
Acute respiratory distress developed in two preterm babies because of unilateral hydrothorax secondary to the migration of a central venous catheter into the pulmonary vasculature. Prompt recognition of the problem and rapid treatment are essential and life saving. This complication of intravenous alimentation catheters has not been previously reported in the neonatal age group.









