Abstract
Cardiac tamponade is a life-threatening complication occuring after thoracic trauma or cardiac surgery. Blood, other fluids or even air may accumulate in the pericardial cavity. A rise of intrapericardial pressure ensues which can severely impede cardiac action. The acuity of onset of symptoms depends on the rate of fluid accumulation. Complete cardiac collapse may occur within seconds or symptoms may take weeks to develop; decompression is the only cure.
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de Lange, S. (1986). The Management of Cardiac Emergencies — Cardiac Tamponade. In: De Lange, S., Hennis, P.J., Kettler, D. (eds) Cardiac Anaesthesia: Problems and Innovations. Developments in Critical Care Medicine and Anaesthesiology, vol 12. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-4265-3_18
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