Iatrogenic Pneumopericardium During Pericardiocentesis.

Iatrogenic Pneumopericardium During Pericardiocentesis.
J Invasive Cardiol. 2020 Nov;32(11):E299
Authors: Agstam S, Gupta A, Gupta P, Agarwal T
Abstract
Iatrogenic pneumopericardium after pericardiocentesis due to accidental leakage from the side port of the sheath has been reported in the literature. In the present case, it occurred during passage of the guidewire. Every step needs to be done meticulously. The patient should be advised not to take a deep breath during the puncture.
PMID: 33130598 [PubMed - in process]

Source: The Journal of Invasive Cardiology - November 4, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: J Invasive Cardiol Source Type: research