Significant hypoxemia can result from right-to-left intracardiac shunting through a patent foramen ovale, an atrial septal defect or a ventricular septal defect. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

With decreased oxygen, a gas vital to life, the body cannot function properly and one can suffer from serious hypoxemia (oxygen deficiency) and worst - death. [docdoc.com]

The mean aspirated volume was 1,078 mL, with a mean autotransfused volume of 390 mL. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

(ACC) Definition (NCI_CDISC) The aspiration of excess fluid between the pericardium and the heart. Definition (MSH) Surgical puncture of the pericardial cavity for the aspiration of fluid. [fpnotebook.com]

If the patient is in extremis, aspirate as much fluid as possible at this point. Removal of 30-50 mL of fluid can result in clinical improvement. Once aspiration is finished, untwist the syringe from the needle. [jove.com]

A transthoracic echocardiogram performed 24 h later showed improved motion of the RV and the tricuspid valve, resulting in a reduction in tricuspid regurgitation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 75-year-old man with coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, sick sinus syndrome with permanent pacemaker, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and previous exertional dyspnea related to moderately severe mitral regurgitation from myxomatous degeneration [ahajournals.org]

Post bypass TEE revealed mild tricuspid regurgitation with a RVSP of 36 mm Hg. [annals.in]

The patient developed an early left ventricular dysfunction after removal of the pericardial effusion, with complete recovery within 10 days. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Transitory left ventricular dysfunction after pericardiocentesis is a rare complication and its exact incidence is unknown. [revespcardiol.org]

An unusual complication following pericardiocentesis: reversible left ventricular dysfunction. J Cardiovasc Med. 2015;16 Suppl 2:S133–5. View Article Google Scholar Sevimli S, Arslan S, Gundogdu F, Senocak H. [cardiovascularultrasound.biomedcentral.com]

We conclude that high-volume hemofiltration can be helpful as an adjuvant treatment for refractory shock after pericardiocentesis for chronic cardiac tamponade. The mechanism of the observed hemodynamic improvement remains to be investigated. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We describe a geriatric patient having a pneumopericardium from pericardial penetration by a gastric ulcer. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The catheter in the right ventricle was withdrawn via a second catheter placed in the pericardial cavity. Spontaneous blood control was established, and with no increase in pericardial effusion surgical intervention was not required. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Once the needle is inserted, a clamp is attached to hold it in place, and fluid is withdrawn through the needle into multiple specimen containers. The procedure takes 10 to 20 minutes. [healthcommunities.com]

On reaching the pericardial fluid, the steel core of the needle was immediately withdrawn, leaving only the polytef sheath in the pericardial space. [content.onlinejacc.org]

If no fluid is aspirated, the needle should be withdrawn promptly and redirected. In the absence of ultrasound guidance, withdraw the needle to the skin and redirect it along a deeper posterior trajectory. [forums.studentdoctor.net]

[…] may be sent in for analysis, if the procedure is performed for diagnostic purposes or just drained, if it is done to relieve pressure on the heart due to fluid accumulation After the needle is withdrawn, firm pressure is applied to minimize any bleeding [dovemed.com]

A 75-year-old man with coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, sick sinus syndrome with permanent pacemaker, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and previous exertional dyspnea related to moderately severe mitral regurgitation from myxomatous degeneration [ahajournals.org]

Left ventricular ejection fraction decreased to 20%, and there was akinesis in the left ventricular apex, and severe hypokinesis in the septum. The amount of daily drainage was decreased to 250 ml. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]