How to treat purulent pericarditis with pericardial effusion
Disease description:
The mother has pericarditis and pericardial effusion, which recently appears to have become purulent. How is purulent pericarditis with pericardial effusion treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Jianbin
Purulent pericarditis with pericardial effusion can be treated by pericardiocentesis, which allows pus drainage and administration of antibiotics directly into the pericardial cavity. The procedure can be performed under electrocardiographic monitoring, during which the needle acts as a probe when placed on the chest wall. During the acute phase, corticosteroids may be used. If the patient experiences severe pain, analgesics such as aspirin or ibuprofen can be administered. In cases of neoplastic pericardial effusion, treatment of the underlying tumor is essential, and in most cases, drainage is required.
