Video:Pericardiocentesis
| Pericardiocentesis (Tutorial) | |
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Verify cardiac tamponade on ultrasound.[1]
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Sterilize and inject freezing into the area around the xiphoid process.[1]
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Just below and left of the xiphoid joining the ribs introduce the needle pointing towards the left shoulder.[1]
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Pull back the plunger as you advance the needle.[1]
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Once fluid comes back, take off the syringe and feed in a J-tipped guidewire.[1]
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Remove the needle and feed a dilator over the wire.[1]
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Remove the dilator and place a pigtail catheter.[1]
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Remove the wire and drain the pericardial fluid.[1]
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