5 results
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
signs (fever, abdominal ... small study, low-risk ... SBP • PPIs = ↑ risk ... fluoroquinolone to complete ... not) - ↓ rebleeding
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... - what is the bleeding ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal ... #Evaluation #stratification
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
Bleeding Risk for ... thoracentesis, paracentesis ... • Other intra-abdominal ... node biopsy) • Complex ... • Major intra-abdominal
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
dengue severity classification ... and no apparent focus ... Intense abdominal ... Severe bleeding: ... based on evaluation
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex ... Food products Risk ... Growers (Runyon Classification ... Avium Complex (MAC ... enzymes, diarrhea, abdominal