Cardiac Tamponade Diagnosed by Point-of-Care Ultrasound. Issue 2 (February 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Smith, Austin T.; Watnick, Caroline; Ferre, Robinson M.
• Other Names: Marin Jennifer R. section editor.
• Is Part Of: Pediatric emergency care. Volume 33:Issue 2(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-02
• Subjects: point-of-care ultrasound -- cardiac tamponade -- pediatric ultrasonography -- tamponade -- pericardial effusion -- tamponade physiology -- ultrasound -- FoCUS; Pediatric emergencies -- Periodicals; 618.92002505
• DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000001024
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0749-5161

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: We present a case involving a 12-year-old boy who presented to the emergency department and was diagnosed with a pericardial effusion with tamponade physiology by point-of-care ultrasound. The diagnosis resulted in prompt treatment and definitive therapy.