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Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
Deciphering the SAAG ... - Serum to Ascites ... #Serum #Albumin ... Interpretation #Differential ... #Analysis
Peritonitis - Spontaneous vs Secondary vs Peritoneal Dialysis Associated Peritonitis
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
 • Cirrhosis (high SAAG)
Cirrhosis (high SAAG ... ) + ascites w/ PMN ... 50, LDH ULN for serum ... Peritoneal #diagnosis #differential ... #ascites
Ascites - Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis
The most common causes: cirrhosis, malignancy and heart failure. Approx
Approach and Differential ... 5.3), peripheral edema ... ) / absence of edema ... Fluid Analysis: ... perforation), Serum
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
and Management ... : cell count + differential ... protein, culture • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient ... (SAAG): > 1.1 g ... #Diagnosis #Management
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
of thigh/flank edema ... over-diuresis, dialysis ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential #
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
of thigh/flank edema ... over-diuresis, dialysis ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential #
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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in HIV / AIDS - Differential ... + mass effect/Edema ... - +mass effect/Edema ... • EBV analysis ... sensitivity of serum
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
Overload (pulmonary edema ... blood through the dialysis ... chosen to match serum ... #Therapy #RRT #managment ... #nephrology #CRRT