removal of pericardial drain

Is the removal of the pericardial drain inclusive with pericardiocentesis?

DATE OF PROCEDURE:

PROCEDURE: Removal of pericardial drain.

INDICATION: A female with tamponade status post pericardial

drain, now echocardiogram showed no evidence of pericardial effusion.

DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE: Informed consent was obtained earlier on an

emergent basis. The area was cleansed with chloroform. Sutures were cut.

The drain was pulled very slowly with back pressure on the syringe. An

additional 7 mL fluids were taken. No evidence of complication.

SUMMARY: Successful removal of pericardial drain

removal of pericardial drain