Highlights
- Techniques vary, but it is recommended not to do blind drainage and use either echo or fluoroscopic guidance.
After obtaining the fluid, proper tests should be done in order to assess the underlying etiology, some of which are ⬇️
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- But back to the initial question... How much fluid should we drain?
🎯 for resolution of tamponade (assessed by echo or haemodynamic pressure recording), not ⬆️ than 500 ml, then keep daily drainage below 25–30 ml.
This in order to avoid cardiac decompression syndrome:
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