Cardiac Tamponade Flashcards
1
Q
What are clear signs of Cardiac Tamponade (4)
A
Hypotension
Raised JVP but absent Y Descent due to limit on right ventricular filling
Pulsus Paradoxsus
Kussmaul Sign
2
Q
What is Pulsus Paradoxsus
A
Abnormal large drop in BP during Inspiration
3
Q
How to treat Cardiac Tamponade
A
Pericardiocentesis