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Cardiac Tamponade: Innovative Sternotomy Simulation Model For Training Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Team, Tolu Akinpelu, Mohammed Alhendy, Malarvizhi Thangavelu, Karen Weaver, Nicole Muller, James Mcelroy, Daniel Nento, Utpal Bhalala
Cardiac Tamponade: Innovative Sternotomy Simulation Model For Training Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Team, Tolu Akinpelu, Mohammed Alhendy, Malarvizhi Thangavelu, Karen Weaver, Nicole Muller, James Mcelroy, Daniel Nento, Utpal Bhalala
Research Symposium
Introduction: Cardiac tamponade occurring after cardiac surgery is rare but life threatening and requires simultaneous resuscitation and emergent sternotomy by the intensive care team. A simulated scenario using innovative mannequin with sternotomy wound has the capability of reproducing cardiac arrest associated with postoperative tamponade. We evaluated the face validity of this innovative mannequin, the confidence level and crisis resource management skills of the team during sternotomy to manage postoperative cardiac tamponade.
Methods: The simulation case scenario was developed using innovative sternotomy mannequin for children’s hospital cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) teams. The case involved a 3-year old male, intubated, mechanically …
A Swinging Heart: Relevance Of Point Of Care Ultrasound In The Diagnosis Of An Atypical Complication Of Acute Pericarditis, Oscar Rodrigo Zamudio Herrera, Nevin Varghese
A Swinging Heart: Relevance Of Point Of Care Ultrasound In The Diagnosis Of An Atypical Complication Of Acute Pericarditis, Oscar Rodrigo Zamudio Herrera, Nevin Varghese
Research Symposium
Background: Cardiac tamponade is a life-threatening condition, that results from progressive or acute accumulation of fluid in the pericardial space impairing cardiac hemodynamics. It is a rare complication of acute pericarditis. About two-thirds of acute pericarditis present with pericardial effusion. Of which, hemodynamic instability is seen in 3-5% of the cases. Point of Care Ultrasound is a cost-effective tool that aids in the prompt identification of life-threatening conditions such as tamponade.
Case presentation: 36-year-old male presented with complaints of fever and dyspnea on exertion for 4 days. He reported being tachycardic at home on his personal pulse oximeter. Past medical …