Why the study?
What are the safety and complication rates of ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis?
Population
68 patients undergoing pericardiocentesis
Design
Case_series
Authors
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Highlights procedural risks of ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis; leaves open larger prospective studies to define safety.
What are the safety and complication rates of ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis?
Ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis allows direct monitoring to avoid hazards, though simple needle aspiration may be safer than catheter drainage for small effusions.
Taavitsainen et al. (1991) studied this question.
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