Readiness for pericardiocentesis in cardiac tamponade: A case report

Odu C; Uwanuruochi K

doi:10.61386/imj.v17i3.528

Readiness for pericardiocentesis in cardiac tamponade: A case report

Authors

Odu C Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Gregory University Uturu Amachara campus, Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Nigeria
Uwanuruochi K Department of Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, PMB 7001, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61386/imj.v17i3.528

Keywords:

Pericardiocentesis, initiative, cardiac tamponade

Abstract

Mortality is preventable in cardiac tamponade. We report a 23-year old woman with massive pericardial effusion who had an adverse outcome. We discuss measures which if followed will improve outcome in emergency pericardiocentesis.