Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Title
Academic Term
7-2018
Document Type
Project
Course Number
5330-OL1
Course Name
Nursing
Professor’s Name
Dr. John Chovan, PhD., DNP, RN, CNP, CNS
Keywords
Cardiac, Pericardial Effusion, Tamponade, Pathophysiology
Subject Categories
Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing
Abstract
Cardiac tamponade is a rare but life-threatening condition requiring emergent evacuation of the excess fluid around the heart. The leading cause of cardiac tamponade is iatrogenic complications. Pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and nursing considerations are further discussed within this poster.
Recommended Citation
Stauffer, Madison, "Cardiac Tamponade" (2018). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 310.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/310