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NREMT Paramedic

Category - Cardiology

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What is the filling of the pericardial sac with fluid, which in turn limits the filling of the heart?
  1. Pericardial Exhaustion
  2. Pericardial Flex
  3. Pericardial Tamponade
  4. Pericardial Shock
Explanation
Answer: C - Pericardial Tamponade is the filling of the pericardial sac with fluid, which in turn limits the filling of the heart. A patient that presents a distant heart sound, distended neck veins, and narrow pulse pressure indicates pericardial Tamponade - classic Beck’s triad. This patient will need emergency management that includes pericardiocentesis and rapid transport.
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