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tvpjournal.com | September/October 2015 | TOday'S VeTerinary PracTice TOday'S TecHnician Peer reviewed 73 Percutaneous balloon pericardiotomy requires only minimal sedation, usually a narcotic and benzodiazepine, and a local anesthetic, making it relatively safe for unstable or critical patients. However, it doesn't allow exploration or biopsy of the heart or pericardium. 7 This procedure was reported to be successful in 4 out of 6 canine patients with recurrent pericardial effusion, 8 and may be considered in patients with a poor long-term prognosis as a result of neoplasia. IN SUMMARY The ability to recognize potential history and clinical signs consistent with pericardial effusion can greatly improve the technician's triage skills. rapid detection of clinical signs of pericardial effusion, along with swift implementation of treatment, can lead to a more successful outcome for the patient. ecG = electrocardiography References 1. Jutkowitz La. Managing pericardial effusion in the dog. Kansas city, MO: CVC Proceedings, 2008. 2. Shaw SP, rush Je. canine pericardial effusion: diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Compend Cont Ed Pract Vet 2007; 29(7):405-411. 3. Ware Wa. Pericardial diseases and cardiac tumors. Cardiovascular Disease in Small Animal Medicine, 2nd ed. London: crc Press/ Manson Publishing, 2007, pp 320-328. 4. Mellanby rJ, Herrtage Me. Long-term survival of 23 dogs with pericardial effusions. Vet Rec 2005; 156:568-571. 5. nelson rW, couto cG. Pericardial disease and cardiac tumors. Small Animal Internal Medicine, 5th ed. St Louis: Mosby, 2013, pp 161-168. 6. Olcott M, Sleeper M. recognizing and treating pericardial disease. Vet Med 2010; 105:218-218. 7. Slatter d. interventional catheterization procedures. Textbook of Small Animal Surgery, 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Saunders, 2003, p 928. 8. Sidley Ja, atkins ce, Keene BW, deFrancesco Tc. Percutaneous balloon pericardiotomy as a treatment for recurrent pericardial effusion in 6 dogs. J Vet Intern Med 2002; 16(5):541-546. Suggested Reading Mann d, Zipes dP, Libby P, Bonow rO. diseases of the heart, pericardium, and pulmonary vasculature bed. Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine, 10th ed. Philadelphia: Saunders, 2014, pp 1640-1646. oriana d. scislowicz Oriana D. Scislowicz, BS, LVT, is Team Leader of CVCA - Cardiac Care for Pets, Richmond, Virginia. She currently serves on the editorial advisory board of Firstline , and has served on the executive board of the Virginia Association of Licensed Veterinary Technicians. Ms. Scislowicz writes for publications, such as NAVTA Journal , Firstline , VetTechLife , and Today's Veterinary Practice . She received her BS in psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University and her AAS in veterinary technology from Blue Ridge Community College. JorVet Specialty Products www.JorVet.com Info@JorVet.com (800) 525-5614 Buster TomCat Catheters Do you prefer open or closed ended catheters? JorVet has them all!! The popular range of BUSTER TomCat Catheters has been expanded to include new features, materials and sizes to cover the different needs in the feline patient - The luer lock adapter and the handle of the stylet are molded for premium quality - All catheters have rounded ends to avoid tissue damage - Available with end holes or side hole - Handles on luer adapter for better grip New longer length now available!