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mash

in a pt with cardiac tamponade, immediate Tx includes all of the follg except
A)pericardiocentesis
B)chest tube placement
C)surgical consultation
D)bld transfusion
E)placement of large gauge iv access

kiddyfriend

C?

First stabilize patient, then call in help?

newdiscov

is this a step 1 or step 2 question?

easy

This is too easy question, ofcourse except b

ani

where did you get this Q? This is NOT a USMLE style questions. 'All except" questions are not asked. If this is from a question bank I advise you consider changing to a better one. USMLE would ask, The most single important step in managing tamponade is... or the initial step in managing tamponade...or something of that nature.

zaq

D???