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Tamponade: An H&T Reversible Cause of Cardiac Arrest
Manage episode 476928846 series 3289457
When blood, or other fluids, accumulate in the sac around the heart it’s called a cardiac tamponade or pericardial tamponade.
The effects of tamponade on the electrical system and chambers of the heart.
Cardiac tamponade can be acute or chronic and caused by traumatic, iatrogenic, or pathological etiologies.
Common traumatic events, medical procedures, and diseases that can result in a pericardial tamponade.
Signs & symptoms of cardiac tamponade.
Treatment of cardiac tamponade with pericardiocentesis.
For additional information on cardiac tamponade, check out the Pod Resources page at PassACLS.com.
Good luck with your ACLS class!
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326 episodes
Manage episode 476928846 series 3289457
When blood, or other fluids, accumulate in the sac around the heart it’s called a cardiac tamponade or pericardial tamponade.
The effects of tamponade on the electrical system and chambers of the heart.
Cardiac tamponade can be acute or chronic and caused by traumatic, iatrogenic, or pathological etiologies.
Common traumatic events, medical procedures, and diseases that can result in a pericardial tamponade.
Signs & symptoms of cardiac tamponade.
Treatment of cardiac tamponade with pericardiocentesis.
For additional information on cardiac tamponade, check out the Pod Resources page at PassACLS.com.
Good luck with your ACLS class!
Links:
Buy Me a Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor
Practice ECG rhythms at Dialed Medics - https://dialedmedics.com/
Free Prescription Discount Card - Download your free drug discount card to save money on prescription medications for you and your pets: https://safemeds.vip
Pass ACLS Web Site - Episode archives & other ACLS-related podcasts: https://passacls.com
@Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn
326 episodes
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