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Chapter 1

The pathophysiology of cardiac tamponade

Let’s examine the development of elevated intrapericardial pressure and the resulting hemodynamic effects that lead to compromised cardiac output.
5 Lessons
11:33 min
The pathophysiology of cardiac tamponade intro
0:34 min
Understanding elevated intrapericardial pressure
3:24 min
Describing the consequences of elevated intrapericardial pressure
4:29 min
Explaining the finding of pulsus paradoxus
3:06 min
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Chapter 2

Diagnosing cardiac tamponade

Become a master at diagnosing cardiac tamponade based on clinical suspicion, history, and physical exam findings.
6 Lessons
22:49 min
Diagnosing cardiac tamponade intro
0:38 min
Making the clinical diagnosis
4:43 min
Obtaining a pulsus paradoxus measurement
6:18 min
Interpreting ECG and echo findings
7:29 min
Diagnosing tamponade without hypotension
3:41 min
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Chapter 3

Treating cardiac tamponade

Let’s make sure your patient is stable prior to definitive treatment. Then we’ll walk you through ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis and managing pericardial drains.
6 Lessons
12:14 min
Treating cardiac tamponade intro
0:27 min
Stabilizing the patient
2:10 min
Performing a pericardiocentesis
5:08 min
Managing a pericardial drain
3:47 min
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