Pericardiocentesis

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Last Updated on August 19, 2026

Complications

• Mortality / Cardiac arrest
Ventricular tachycardia
• Cardiac wall perforation
• Pneumothorax

• Infection

Procedure

Parasternal approach is preferable, rather than apical approach

Tips / Reminder

• Ensure patient is on during

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Reference / Further Reading

  1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4613420/

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