| A simple method for continuous pericardial drainage. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 7451719 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Needle pericardiocentesis is performed routinely for relief of symptoms in patients with pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade. In many patients however, reaccumulation of fluid requires further aspiration or surgical drainage, occasionally as a matter of urgency. Both procedures carry significant risks which may be avoided by insertion of an indwelling catheter. The Viggo subclavian cannula proves ideal for prolonged drainage of pericardial effusions and for relief of tamponade in an emergency situation. Introduction into the pericardium is simple, safe, and can be performed quickly without specialised equipment. This procedure is described and illustrated in patients with tuberculous and rheumatoid pericarditis. |
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Authors:
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S Westaby; D Westaby |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Intensive care medicine Volume: 7 ISSN: 0342-4642 ISO Abbreviation: Intensive Care Med Publication Date: 1980 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1981-03-24 Completed Date: 1981-03-24 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7704851 Medline TA: Intensive Care Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 31-3 Citation Subset: IM |
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Aged Cardiac Tamponade / therapy Catheters, Indwelling* Drainage / instrumentation, methods* Humans Male Middle Aged Pericardial Effusion / therapy Pericardium* |
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