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Review Question - QID 215186

Cardiac Tamponade Treatment Medical QID: 215186 (M2.OMB.4831)
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QID 215186 (Type "215186" in App Search)
A 24-year-old man presents to the emergency room after a motor vehicle collision. He was the driver in a head-on collision and was not wearing a seatbelt. The patient is acutely intoxicated and is attempting to attack the nurses. Soon after presentation, he is sedated, paralyzed, and intubated. His medical history is unknown. His temperature is 97.6°F (36.4°C), blood pressure is 74/34 mmHg, pulse is 180/min, respirations are 32/min, and oxygen saturation is 98% on room air. Physical exam is notable for jugular venous distension. An electrocardiogram (ECG) is performed as seen in Figure A. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
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