3 results
Indications for Albumin for Management of Cirrhosis
 • Large volume paracentesis (>5 liter) - 8g per
for Management ... of Cirrhosis • ... ascites removed • Acute ... antibiotics • Hepatorenal ... syndrome - 1g/
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Hepatorenal Syndrome ... liver disease: cirrhosis ... hepatitis, or acute ... - IV albumin ... #HRS #Hepatorenal
Elevated Globulin - Protein Gap (Total Protein - Albumin > 4)

Work-up of an Elevated Globulin Gap:
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Total Protein - Albumin ... concentration minus albumin ... gammopathy, and skin ... changes (POEMS syndrome ... Liver disease: Cirrhosis