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Research Article| Volume 2, ISSUE 1, P5-7, July 1970

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Cardiac tamponade in multiple injuries

  • D. Harris
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    Institute of Orthopaedics, The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry, UK
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      Cardiac tamponade in multiple injuries is discussed with reference to the masked presentation, the diagnostic features, and treatment. Central venous pressure monitoring and continuous pericardial drainage are advocated.
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