There are several approaches for the surgical management of symptomatic pericardial effusion. The author demonstrates the subxiphoid approach in this video, which is the most expeditious approach and better suited for the unstable patient.
Highly informative video! Cardiac tamponade is an emergency condition that needs an immediate centesis.. identifying the signs ( becks triad - distended veins, muffled heart sounds, low bp and electrical alternans) and knowledge of the approach are critical..Thank you for the video! God bless!