Table 1 Pericardial fluid thickness and distance to reach the pericardial cavity for the three pericardiocentesis approaches of the patient
Pericardiocentesis approach | Pericardial fluid thickness (mm) | Approximate distance to enter in the pericardial cavity (mm) |
|---|---|---|
Subxiphoid | 13.6 | 64 |
Left parasternal | 10 | 23 |
Apical | 29 | 22 |