Subxiphoid pericardiocentesis

June 3, 2026 by

TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller

Bedside procedure in which a long needle or catheter is inserted under the xiphoid process and directed towards the heart to remove pericardial fluid. PRONUNCIATION: sub-XI-phoid PeR-i-card-i-o-cent-E-sis.

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