The treatment for pericardial tamponade is a heroic procedure called a pericardiocentesis, during which, a needle is placed through the pericardial sac and the fluid is drained. This relieves pressure on the outer walls of the heart, increases cardiac filling, and improves cardiac output. According to my favorite medical search engine, @OpenEvidence , surgery (pericardotomy or pericardial window) is indicated “for tamponade due to aortic dissection, trauma, ongoing bleeding, or when percutaneous

Pig Heart Dissection! This lab focused on the structure and function of the heart. Students used a pig heart to observe the major chambers, valves and blood vessels of the heart. They used this dissection to describe the circulation of blood through the heart to the lungs and to the rest of the body. A pig heart makes an excellent model because it is so similar to a human heart in size, structure, and function. #KMIDS #kmidsfight #internationalschool | KMIDS