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Fluid Analysis 
A systematic approach to analysis of the fluid in conjunction with the clinical presentation
synovial #ascites #fluidanalysis ... thoracentesis #paracentesis
Causes of abdominal distention #abdominal distention #ascites #SAAG #serumascitesalbumingradient #paracentesis
distention #ascites #SAAG ... serumascitesalbumingradient #paracentesis
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
• Perform paracentesis ... • Calculate SAAG
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
Management Summary Paracentesis ... Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient (SAAG ... ) Large-volume paracentesis ... Summary #Hepatology #SAAG ... #paracentesis
Causes of abdominal distention #abdominal distention #ascites #SAAG #serumascitesalbumingradient #paracentesis
distention #ascites #SAAG ... serumascitesalbumingradient #paracentesis
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
different) PMHx: - Focus ... surgeries, TIPS, paracentesis
Paracentesis on POCUS

Paracentesis to r/o SBP in pt with abd pain & fever; r/o SBP much
Paracentesis on ... POCUS Paracentesis ... twitter.com/EUSmkh #Paracentesis ... #POCUS #Ascites
Ultrasound Guided Paracentesis

Paracentesis is being performed under ultrasound guidance. It is important to avoid the inferior
Ultrasound Guided Paracentesis ... Paracentesis ... #Ultrasound #Paracentesis ... #pocus #clinical
Inferior Epigastric Vessels on POCUS prior to Paracentesis
Just remember the importance of the inferior epigastric vessels
Epigastric Vessels on POCUS ... prior to Paracentesis ... vessels prior to paracentesis ... Epigastric #Vessels #POCUS ... #Paracentesis #
Ultrasound Guided Paracentesis

When there's less room between peritoneal wall and bowel, and you really need to
Ultrasound Guided Paracentesis ... @SAlerhand #paracentesis ... #POCUS #clinical