Cardiac Tamponade Flashcards
1
Q
What results from cardiac tamponade?
A
It prevents the heart from fully filling and emptying which is life threatening
2
Q
What form of shock occurs in cardiac tamponade when the heart is unable to fully fill and empty?
A
Obstructive shock
3
Q
Can pericarditis cause cardiac tamponade?
A
Yes
4
Q
What are the manifestations of cardiac tamponade?
A
Decreased CO
Decreased arterial pressure (BP)
Temporary tachycardia (compensatory)
5
Q
What is the treatment for cardiac tamponade?
A
STAT pericardiocentesis
6
Q
What is cardiac tamponade?
A
The accumulation of anything in the pericardial space applying external pressure on the heart
