Cardiac arrest from tension pneumopericardium in a premature infant.

Anesth Analg

Department of Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesia N-65, Kosair Children's Hospital, 231 E. Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY 40202, USA.

Published: November 2002

This case report describes a rare and potentially fatal anesthetic complication. It occurred during the care of a small premature infant as a result of improper use of medical equipment.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00000539-200211000-00025DOI Listing

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