International Journal of Human Anatomy
Open Access
Pericardiocentesis Procedure: Anatomical Structures and Approaches
Dec 2021 DOI 10.14302/issn.2577-2279.ijha-21-4012
A. Divia PaulCorresponding author
Knowledge of accurate surface anatomy is essential for safe clinical practice. Different views and opinions for clinically important surface markings exist between clinicians. Pericardiocentesis is performed as an emergency procedure in conditions aggravating cardiac tamponade. The approach of peric…