What is the ideal approach for emergent pericardiocentesis using point-of-care ultrasound guidance?

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Table 2 Frequency of specific predicted complications for the subxiphoid view

Predicted complication Frequency Percent Liver in needle path 82 49% Prohibitive depth 21 13% Poor image quality 20 12% Movement (cardiac or respiratory) 7 4% Other 8 5%