Pericardiocentesis: ultrasound guidance is essential.

Pablo BlancoLiliana FigueroaMaría Fernanda MenéndezBelén Berrueta

Published in: The ultrasound journal (2022)

Ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis is simple, safe and effective, and should replace the blind technique. This procedure should be part of the armamentarium of ultrasound-guided practices of emergency or critical care physicians.

Keyphrases

ultrasound guided
primary care
fine needle aspiration
healthcare
public health
emergency department
minimally invasive
magnetic resonance imaging