23rd July 2020

You are called to see a 67-year-old patient with reducing GCS, hypotension and known pericarditis

You are called to see a 67-year-old patient with reducing GCS, hypotension and known pericarditis. You suspect that her pericarditis is causing her to have a cardiac tamponade.  What is the definitive treatment to drain her cardiac tamponade?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.