Ultrasound-Guided Pericardiocentesis: A Review

This post by Dr. Thomas Evans walks through the essentials of ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis — when to do it, how to do it, and what pitfalls to avoid. We highlight the subxiphoid, parasternal, and apical approaches with practical POCUS tips for real-time needle visualization, plus a review of complications and how to keep the procedure as safe as possible.

UltrasoundLauren McCaffertyApril 20, 2025ultrasound guided, pocus, ultrasound, tamponade, pericardial effusion, pericardiocentesis

Intern Ultrasound of the Month: Pericardial Effusion and Cardiac Tamponade in COVID-19 Pericarditis

This month’s case by Dr. Kalee Royster (PGY1) features a great example of a pericardial effusion with developing sonographic findings of tamponade along with discussion of how to evaluate this on POCUS.

UltrasoundLauren McCaffertyJanuary 30, 2022tamponade, pericardial effusion, pocus, echo, covid-19, pericarditis

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