Shock and Cardiac Arrest: What are some causes of cardiac tamponade and clinical picture and also management

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What are some causes of cardiac tamponade and clinical picture and also management

Lapras Fan · Accepted Answer

Causes --> Blunt / penetrating chest trauma or Myocardial rupture

Clinical picture --> Becks Triad: ↓ BP + ↑ JVP + Muffled heart sounds, Tachycardia, SOB etc – features of compensation

Management --> pericardiocentesis

What are some causes of cardiac tamponade and clinical picture and also management