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What are care instructions after a pericardiocentesis?
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Limited activity: One should not do any strenuous activity or heavy lifting for a few days. Otherwise, there is mild expected soreness.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Several: Dressing over puncture site may remove and shower in 24 hours or so ( usually given discharge instructions preferred by the md) follow up re diagnosis and additional treatments.
Answered 3/30/2013
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