Should Emergent Pericardiocentesis Be Added to Pediatric ICU Training?

Case Reports in Cardiology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Lanah Almatroud, Waseem Ostwani
DOI: 10.1155/cric/8965488
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Abstract

Purulent pericarditis can be rapidly fatal if not diagnosed and treated promptly. We present a case of purulent pericarditis that progressed to cardiac tamponade, necessitating emergent bedside pericardiocentesis. Currently, pericardiocentesis is not a core component of the Graduate Medical Education in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (PCCM) in the United States. We recommend incorporating pericardiocentesis training into the PCCM fellowship curriculum.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade Emergency Medicine Education and Research Innovations in Medical Education

Publication details

Journal / source
Case Reports in Cardiology
Volume
2026
Issue
1
Pages
8965488–8965488
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN