Def. ****Inspiration causes dramatic fall in sBP.

For !Cardiac Tamponade

• Normally: during inspiration, septum is pushed to the R

• Cardiac tamponade: during inspiration, increased venous return -> septum is pushed to the L → drop of CO → drop of BP ≥ 10 mmHg

• Maneuver:

Pulsus Paradoxus and Blood Pressure Measurement Techniques

https://youtu.be/jTsjCZ9QxW8