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Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
PMN count for RBCs ... • Active upper GI ... not) - ↓ rebleeding ... SBP #diagnosis #management ... #prophylaxis #treatment
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Diagnosis and Management ... Precipitants: Infection, GI ... bleeding, Diuretic ... acid by colonic bacteria ... Encephalopathy #Grading #Classification