title: The use of a Seldinger wire technique for pericardiocentesis following cardiac surgery.
abstract: A safe technique of pericardial aspiration is described for patients who have undergone a cardiac operation. A 6.875 cm thin-walled 18 gauge needle, flexible guidewire, and fenestrated central venous catheter are employed.
mesh_terms: D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*