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Acute Brachial Artery Thrombosis in a Neonate Caused by a Peripheral Venous Catheter
Joint Authors
Hertfelder, Hans-Joerg
Schneider, Katja
Berzel, Simon
Hepping, Nico
Stegemann, Emilia
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-06-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This case describes the diagnostic testing and management of an acute thrombosis of the brachial artery in a female neonate.
On day seven of life, clinical signs of acutely decreased peripheral perfusion indicated an occlusion of the brachial artery, which was confirmed by high-resolution Doppler ultrasound.
Imaging also showed early stages of collateralization so that surgical treatment options could be avoided.
Unfractionated heparin was used initially and then replaced by low-molecular-weight heparin while coagulation parameters were monitored closely.
Within several days, brachial artery perfusion was completely restored.
Acetylsalicylic acid was given for additional six weeks to minimize the risk of recurring thrombosis.
If inadequately fixated in a high-risk location, a peripheral venous catheter can damage adjacent structures and thus ultimately cause arterial complications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Berzel, Simon& Stegemann, Emilia& Hertfelder, Hans-Joerg& Schneider, Katja& Hepping, Nico. 2014. Acute Brachial Artery Thrombosis in a Neonate Caused by a Peripheral Venous Catheter. Case Reports in Pediatrics،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Berzel, Simon…[et al.]. Acute Brachial Artery Thrombosis in a Neonate Caused by a Peripheral Venous Catheter. Case Reports in Pediatrics No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Berzel, Simon& Stegemann, Emilia& Hertfelder, Hans-Joerg& Schneider, Katja& Hepping, Nico. Acute Brachial Artery Thrombosis in a Neonate Caused by a Peripheral Venous Catheter. Case Reports in Pediatrics. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-466434
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-466434