Anaesthesia for operation of traumatic heart tamponade. A case report.
The authors report a case of myocardial stab wound followed by shock and symptoms of heart tamponade. Following a discussion on the haemodynamic aspects of this disease entity and description of the case the authors analize the most essential elements of general anaesthesia in such conditions.
D000328:Adult; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000150:complications*