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Tamponade as an H&T Reversible Cause of Cardiac Arrest

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When blood, or other fluids, accumulate in the sac around the heart it’s called a cardiac tamponade or pericardial tamponade. The effects of tamponade on the electrical system and chambers of the heart. Cardiac tamponade can be acute or chronic and caused by traumatic, iatrogenic, or pathological etiologies. Common traumatic events, medical procedures, and diseases that can result in a pericardial tamponade. Signs & symptoms of cardiac tamponade. Treatment of cardiac tamponade with pericardiocentesis. For additional information on cardiac tamponade, check out the Pod Resources page at PassACLS.com. Connect with me: Website: https://passacls.com @PassACLS on X (formally known as Twitter) @Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn Give back & help others. Your support will help cover the monthly cost of software and podcast & website hosting. Donations made via Buy Me a Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor are appreciated. Good luck with your ACLS class! Discover more FOAMed podcasts and earn CE at Conveymed.io

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