Equipment Needed for Pericardiocentesis
- Syringes: 10 mL and 50 mL
- Long needle (e.g. 7–10cm, 18 G).
- Scalpel
- Guidewire (e.g. 80cm, 0.035″ diameter, with J end)
- Dilator (7 French)
- Pigtail catheter (e.g. 40cm long, 7 French diameter, multiple side holes)
- Drainage bag and connector; three-way tap
- Sterile drapes
- Suture
- Dressing
- Sets containing the required kit are commercially available
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