- Pericardial Tamponade
- Evidence of elevated right atrial pressure (CVP)
- Dilated IVC
- Minimal collapse with inspiration
- Evidence of elevated right atrial pressure (CVP)
- Echocardiographic Assessment: IVC subcostal
- Assess for IVC dilation and for loss of collapse with inspiration
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- Probe position in subxyphoid location
- Rotate probe so notch at 12 o'clock
- Tilt to patient's left