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- Title
Acute Brachial Artery Thrombosis in a Neonate Caused by a Peripheral Venous Catheter.
- Authors
Berzel, Simon; Stegemann, Emilia; Hertfelder, Hans-Joerg; Schneider, Katja; Hepping, Nico
- Abstract
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.
- Subjects
BRACHIAL artery; INTRAVENOUS catheterization; DOPPLER ultrasonography; NEONATAL diseases
- Publication
Case Reports in Pediatrics, 2014, p1
- ISSN
2090-6803
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.1155/2014/368256