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Peritoneal Dialysis vs Hemodialysis - Advantages and Disadvantages 
Peritoneal Dialysis:
 • Access: Abdominal wall insertion of
: • Access: Abdominal ... Previous abdominal ... can be offered (e.g ... from insertion sites ... disadvantages #nephrology #management
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome & Intrabdominal Pressure Measurement
APP (Abdominal Perfusion Pressure) = MAP (Mean Arterial Pressure) -
Abdominal Compartment ... (Intra-Abdominal ... long standing ascites ... syndrome, peritoneal dialysis ... POCUS) and function
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
signs (fever, abdominal ... Otherwise repeat tap ... • pay 1: 1.5 g/kg ... fluoroquinolone to complete ... SBP #diagnosis #management