title: Pericardiocentesis – How to do it.
abstract: Pericardiocentesis is an important diagnostic and therapeutic technique, with the potential for significant morbidity and mortality if performed incorrectly. This article attempts to cover the anatomy, preparation, and techniques necessary to successfully perform pericardiocentesis.
authors: The Prince Charles Hospital, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. Electronic address: robertgluer@gmail.com.
authors: Robert
authors: R
authors: Gluer
authors: The Prince Charles Hospital, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
authors: Dale
authors: D
authors: Murdoch
authors: The Prince Charles Hospital, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
authors: Haris M
authors: HM
authors: Haqqani
authors: The Prince Charles Hospital, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
authors: Gregory M
authors: GM
authors: Scalia
authors: The Prince Charles Hospital, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
authors: Darren L
authors: DL
authors: Walters
mesh_terms: D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D020519:Pericardiocentesis / Q000379:methods*; D018608:Ultrasonography, Doppler
keywords: Cardiac tamponade; Pericardial aspiration; Pericardial disease; Pericardial effusion; Pericardiocentesis