title: Pericardial tamponade: an oncologic emergency.
abstract: Malignant disease is the most common cause of pericardial tamponade. Cardiovascular collapse and death are realistic endpoints of this condition. Early detection and proper management are critical for favorable patient outcomes. Nurses have the ability to observe the clinical signs and symptoms of pericardial tamponade. Astute observation of these clues and prompt attention to patient management can save the lives of many patients.
authors.affiliation: Cardiothoracic Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, USA.
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Beauchamp
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009859:Oncology Nursing; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy