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Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
- Serum to Ascites ... in the fluid • ... #Ascites #Fluid ... #Serum #Albumin ... Interpretation #Differential
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 ... albumin • Aerobic ... • Calculate SAAG
Peritonitis - Spontaneous vs Secondary vs Peritoneal Dialysis Associated Peritonitis
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
 • Cirrhosis (high SAAG)
Cirrhosis (high SAAG ... cephalosporin + albumin ... Criteria: Ascitic fluid ... 50, LDH ULN for serum ... Peritoneal #diagnosis #differential
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
and Management Summary ... : cell count + differential ... , culture • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient ... (SAAG): > 1.1 g ... #Hepatology #SAAG
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Differentials? ... Gap = AG + 2.5(4-albumin ... Step 5 - Differential ... Interpretation #Diagnosis #Summary ... #Nephrology #ABG
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
ICU One Pager Summary ... (AIEOU): • A: Acidosis ... guidelines • O: Fluid ... chosen to match serum ... RRT #managment #nephrology