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Hs and Ts – Cardiac Tamponade Video

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  • Cardiac tamponade is one of the Hs and Ts and a reversible cause of cardiac arrest.
  • When fluid accumulates in the pericardial sac, cardiac tamponade can result.
  • Cardiac tamponade prevents the heart from filling during diastole.
  • Symptoms include muffled heart tones, JVD, and hypotension – Beck’s Triad.
  • Treatment includes an infusion of normal saline and removal of fluid from the pericardial sac.

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