115 results
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

•
Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
• Perform paracentesis ... gastroenterology #hepatology
Anterior chamber paracentesis (ACP) to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) 

@anterior_seg_rocks

#Anterior #chamber #paracentesis #ACP #clinical #video #physicalexam
Anterior chamber paracentesis ... Anterior #chamber #paracentesis ... #ACP #clinical
Vascular Ultrasound Prior To Paracentesis
Although the evidence is conflicting, vascular ultrasound prior to paracentesis may prevent
Ultrasound Prior To Paracentesis ... ultrasound prior to paracentesis ... UAlberta_Sono #paracentesis ... #bloodvessels # ... color #doppler #clinical
Indications for Albumin for Management of Cirrhosis
 • Large volume paracentesis (>5 liter) - 8g per
• Large volume paracentesis ... Cirrhosis #treatment #hepatology
Avoiding Large Blood Vessels during Paracentesis on POCUS

Once you find fluid and before you sample, u/s
Vessels during Paracentesis ... UAlberta_Sono #BloodVessels ... #Paracentesis # ... POCUS #abdominal #clinical
Ascites Management Principles
Low Salt Diet - 2000 Mg Sodium
Fluid Restriction - Never
Work-horse Diuretic - Aldosterone Antagonist
Combination
In A Pinch - Paracentesis ... Management #cirrhosis #hepatology
Fluid Analysis 
A systematic approach to analysis of the fluid in conjunction with the clinical presentation
conjunction with the clinical ... thoracentesis #paracentesis
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
surgeries, TIPS, paracentesis ... Calling #Referral #Hepatology
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
Management Summary Paracentesis ... ) Large-volume paracentesis ... Management #Summary #Hepatology ... #SAAG #paracentesis
Cirrhosis leading to Chronic Liver Failure - Clinical Signs and Symptoms

#Cirrhosis #LiverFailure #Signs #Symptoms #PhysicalExam #Findings
Liver Failure - Clinical ... Findings #Diagnosis #Hepatology