Surgery 101

Today, we will go over what cardiac tamponade is, how it results, and most importantly, how we diagnose and treat it. After listening to this podcast, you will be able to: 1. Define cardiac tamponade and explain its pathophysiology. 2. Describe the boundaries of the cardiac box and list the elements of Beck’s triad. 3. Identify the key clinical features of cardiac tamponade and explain how to make the diagnosis. 4. Discuss the management of cardiac tamponade, including emergent interventions and definitive treatment strategies.