Key result
Ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis safely and effectively drained a large pericardial effusion after a blind subxiphoid approach failed.
Why the study?
Pericardial effusion is common with important prognostic implications, and pericardiocentesis is frequently indicated for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
Population
A 95-year-old woman with a large pericardial effusion
Comparison
Ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis after failed blind pericardiocentesis
Design
Case report
Authors
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Ultrasound guidance may aid pericardiocentesis after blind failure; leaves open need for prospective trials.
Case Report (n=1)
No
Ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis is a safe and effective procedure that should replace the blind technique, even in cases where blind attempts have failed.
Blanco et al. (2022) conducted a case report in Pericardial effusion (n=1). Ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis vs. Blind pericardiocentesis was evaluated on Successful drainage of pericardial effusion without complications. Ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis safely and effectively drained a large pericardial effusion after a blind subxiphoid approach failed.
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