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Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum ... #Fluid #Serum # ... Albumin #Gradient #Interpretation ... #Differential # ... Analysis
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Ascites - Differential ... Total protein • Fluid ... albumin and serum ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Flowchart to interpreting pleural fluid analysis using Light's criteria and based on the British Thoracic Society
interpreting pleural fluid ... analysis using ... #interpretation ... lights #criteria #algorithm ... #differential
Ascites - Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis
The most common causes: cirrhosis, malignancy and heart failure. Approx
Approach and Differential ... Fluid Analysis: ... Cell count and differential ... perforation), Serum ... #workup #Differential
Peritonitis - Spontaneous vs Secondary vs Peritoneal Dialysis Associated Peritonitis
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
 • Cirrhosis (high SAAG)
(high SAAG) + ascites ... fluid protein > ... 50, LDH ULN for serum ... Peritoneal #diagnosis #differential ... #ascites