ECHO in peric.tamponade, ao dissection, volume status

[IVAN HRONEK]

OK: tell me how you do diff. diagnosis of pericardial tamponade in a hypotensive patient with your diagnostic tools: 
 
pulse: weak   CNS status: poor    NIR : low O2 delivery     Urine output:  low to none   Skin color& temp: pale, cold.
 
Your diagnosis ?
Ivan Hronek MDChief, Critical Care & Trauma AnesthesiaSFMC Gas, Inc.St. Francis Medical Center3630 E. Imperial HighwayLynwood, CA 90262 Cell: 310 487-3288Pager: 310 636-6020



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