Point-of-Care Ultrasound Identification of Right-Sided Cardiac Chamber Collapse Associated With Pericardial Effusions Without Hypotension A Case Series

We present a case series of 6 children in whom point-of-care ultrasound revealed a pericardial effusion with right atrial or ventricular collapse, and show how this may heighten concern for development of pericardial tamponade and expedite care.

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In this case series, point-of-care ultrasound was used to detect pericardial effusion with right atrial or ventricular collapse in 6 children, demonstrating how this can increase concerns for pericardial tamponade development and expedite care.