A pericardiocentesis electrode needle.
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- 1 July 1966
- Vol. 28 (4), 566-569
- https://doi.org/10.1136/hrt.28.4.566
Abstract
A modified electrode needle for aspirating the pericardlal cavity is described. Six cases are described briefly to indicate the value of the needle in clinical practice. Blind pericardial aspiration is a potentially hazardous pro cedure. The electrode needle protects the patients.Keywords
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