Pericardiocentesis Done Right
Presenter
Ian C. Gilchrist Sr., M.D., MSCAI, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA
Ian C. Gilchrist Sr., M.D., MSCAI, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA
Learning Objectives:
- Describe patient selection for pericardiocentesis and diagnostic criteria for tamponade.
- Discuss technique for pericardiocentesis, including fluoroscopic, electrocardiographic, and echocardiographic guidance.
- Identify the potential benefits of micro puncture technique for pericardiocentesis.