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Embolic Hypodermic Needle Causing Traumatic Cardiac Tamponade: A Case Report.

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  • معلومة اضافية
    • Publisher Information:
      eScholarship, University of California 2019-08-01
    • نبذة مختصرة :
      We present a unique case of a broken fragment of a hypodermic needle breaking and embolizing to the heart. This needle subsequently penetrated the right ventricle and the patient developed hemopericardium which resulted in cardiac tamponade physiology.Data sourcesNone.Study selectionNone.Data extractionNone.Data synthesisRecognizing the potential for unusual and serious complications of IV illicit drug use is an important part of providing effective and timely medical care in this vulnerable population.ConclusionsAn embolic needle phenomenon can have significant sequela, including direct cardiac trauma leading to tamponade and subsequent cardiac collapse. Partnering with the patient to take a detailed history was critical in uncovering the underlying etiology of this patient's cardiogenic shock.
    • الموضوع:
      cardiac tamponade; embolism; needle; pericardial effusion; substance abuse—intravenous; Cardiovascular; Heart Disease; article
    • Availability:
      Open access content. Open access content
      public
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      application/pdf
      Critical care explorations vol 1, iss 8, e0038 2639-8028
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      CDLER oai:escholarship.org:ark:/13030/qt7w11v0p9
      qt7w11v0p9
      https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7w11v0p9
      https://escholarship.org/
      1367463953
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      edsoai.on1367463953
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