Cardiac Tamponade Flashcards

1
Q

What results from cardiac tamponade?

A

It prevents the heart from fully filling and emptying which is life threatening

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What form of shock occurs in cardiac tamponade when the heart is unable to fully fill and empty?

A

Obstructive shock

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3
Q

Can pericarditis cause cardiac tamponade?

A

Yes

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4
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What are the manifestations of cardiac tamponade?

A

Decreased CO
Decreased arterial pressure (BP)
Temporary tachycardia (compensatory)

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5
Q

What is the treatment for cardiac tamponade?

A

STAT pericardiocentesis

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What is cardiac tamponade?

A

The accumulation of anything in the pericardial space applying external pressure on the heart

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