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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 ... Procedures #Table #Stratification
This infographic provides a mnemonic tool called “WOBBLER” for assessing an ECG (electrocardiogram) in cases of
of the ECG to focus ... associated with a high risk ... Utility: • Syncope evaluation ... • Risk stratification ... Identifies patients at risk