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- FIGURE 50.5-6. The technique of pericardiocentesis is depicted. The
- needle is inserted to the left of the xyphoid process under the costal
- margin and directed at a 45-degree angle to the skin toward the top of
- the left shoulder. An electrocardiogram chest lead may be attached to
- the needle, and if any sign of current injury results, denoting
- penetration of the heart, the needle is withdrawn.
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