Can Paramedics Perform Pericardiocentesis?
Can Paramedics Perform Pericardiocentesis? Can paramedics perform Pericardiocentesis? Paramedics are allowed to perform cricothyroidotomy in 68 programs (85%), pericardiocentesis in 24 (30%), and tube thoracostomy in 23 (29%). Who can perform pericardiocentesis? Percutaneous pericardiocentesis now is the procedure of choice for the safe removal of pericardial fluid. Whenever possible, this procedure should be performed by