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Review of the deaths of four babies due to cardiac tamponade associated with the presence of a central venous catheter
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Document type:Publication
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Author:Department of Health
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Published date:22 June 2001
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Primary audience:Professionals
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Product number:24182
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Gateway reference:2001
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Pages:27
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Copyright holder:Crown Copyright
This review was commissioned by The Chief Medical Officer for England in response to the public concern raised following the deaths of four babies in Greater Manchester from apparently similar causes last year. An early and full examination of the circumstances surrounding these deaths was considered essential.
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