2 results
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
• Active upper GI ... bleed: use IV CTX ... Any etiology (variceal ... SBP #diagnosis #management ... #prophylaxis #treatment
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
Evidence for Treatment ... bleed (given empirically ... RR of bacterial ... Bleeding #varices #management ... ebm #evidence #gastroenterology