| Sternal traction: simple technique to prevent tamponade/compression of the heart. | |
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PMID: 23284135 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Routine closure of the sternum after cardiovascular surgery sometimes causes severe cardiac depression because of tamponade, leading to cardiogenic shock. We describe a full-thickness chest wall traction suture taken parasternally and tied to an intravenous fluid stand. Upward (outward) traction is applied to the anterior chest while the sternum is primarily closed, which allows physiologic improvement equivalent to delayed sternal closure. It is a safe and easily reproducible technique. |
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Authors:
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Pramod Reddy Kandakure; Nagarajan Ramodass; Usha Rani; Srinivas Chakravarthy; Ivatury Mrutunjay Rao; Samba Murthy Kona |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Asian cardiovascular & thoracic annals Volume: 20 ISSN: 1816-5370 ISO Abbreviation: Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann Publication Date: 2012 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2013-01-03 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9503417 Medline TA: Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 751-3 Citation Subset: IM |
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drpramodreddy@yahoo.com. |
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