Table 1.
Laboratory results from before and after pericardiocentesis.
| Before pericardiocentesis | After pericardiocentesis | Before pericardial window | After completion of intravenous antibiotic therapy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBC (×103) | 13.1 (92.5% neutrophils) | 9.4 (59.2% neutrophils) | 10.7 (76% neutrophils) | 5.3 (59% neutrophils) |
| Hemoglobin (g/dL) | 12.3 | 10.4 | 9.5 | 8.0 |
| Hematocrit (%) | 37.1 | 31.8 | 29.1 | 25.3 |
| Platelets (fL) | 166 | 356 | 294 | 220 |
| C-reactive protein (mg/dL) | 7.20 | Not available | Not available | 2.5 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (mm/hr) | 104 | Not available | Not available | Not available |