LI Lihua. The clinical application of pericardiocentesis and drainage by catheter in relatively large pericardial effusion. [J]. Journal of Chongqing Medical University (4):529-530(2004)
LI Lihua. The clinical application of pericardiocentesis and drainage by catheter in relatively large pericardial effusion. [J]. Journal of Chongqing Medical University (4):529-530(2004) DOI: 10.13406/j.cnki.cyxb.2004.04.040.
The clinical application of pericardiocentesis and drainage by catheter in relatively large pericardial effusion
Objective:To explore a method for pericardiocentesis and drainage
the duration
posture of drainage and the fluid volume by drainage.Methods:Forty patients half lying on the bed
the puncture was performed via the subxiphoid route after the site
depth and direction of needle entry were confirmed by echocardiography.Using seldinger method
we put the central venous indwelling catheter into pericardial sac and connect it with an aseptic bag for drainage.Results:Catheter pericardiocentesis in 40 patients was successful without complications.Duration of use of the indwelling pericardial catheter ranged from one day to seven days
the average is 1.5±2 days.The fluid volume removed was one hundred and eighty to two thousands milliliters
mean volume is 750±600ml.After drainage
chest discomfort and short breath were alleviated obviously.Prominent jugular veins disappeared.Reductions of heart rate were significant.Cardiac function improved.Conclusion:Seldinger technique is a safe method for pericardiocentesis and drainage with the assistance of echocardiographic diagnosis and guidance.It can avoid myocardial trauma and drain the pericardial effusions effectively.