BACKGROUND: Pericardiocentesis is a rare but potentially life-saving procedure. Improper technique can lead to life-threatening complications. DISCUSSION: Described is a cadaveric training model developed to train providers. CONCLUSION: This cadaveric model allows trainees to familiarize themselves with both proper landmark and ultrasound-based pericardiocentesis technique.
BACKGROUND: Pericardiocentesis is a rare but potentially life-saving procedure. Improper technique can lead to life-threatening complications. DISCUSSION: Described is a cadaveric training model developed to train providers. CONCLUSION: This cadaveric model allows trainees to familiarize themselves with both proper landmark and ultrasound-based pericardiocentesis technique.
Authors: Marco Campo Dell'orto; Dorothea Hempel; Agnieszka Starzetz; Armin Seibel; Ulf Hannemann; Felix Walcher; Raoul Breitkreutz Journal: Emerg Med Int Date: 2013-10-29 Impact factor: 1.112