This module includes procedural tasks and clinical cases for the training of ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis, accompanied by comprehensive educational aids. Trainees can choose between common approaches (subxiphoid, apical or parasternal) and practice key procedural steps such as palpation, ultrasound evaluation, needle puncture, wire/catheter insertion and verification as well as fluid aspiration.
Learning Objectives:
- To perform ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis
- To practice ultrasound evaluation of pericardial effusion and puncture site selection
- To learn and gain confidence in eye-hand coordination of in-plane and out-of-plane ultrasound guidance
- To practice needle puncture
- To demonstrate competency of a full pericardiocentesis procedure from selection of puncture site to fluid aspiration
Specialties:
Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Radiology, Critical Care and Emergency Medicine.
Ultrasound-Guided Pericardiocentesis Introduction
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