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Secondary Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP) on Abdominal POCUS

Cirrhosis with fever/abd pain-?SBP. POCUS for win.  Secondary bacterial
Secondary Bacterial ... ) on Abdominal POCUS ... POCUS for win. ... Pneumoperitoneum #Complex ... #Ascites
Complex Ascites in SBP on POCUS

Setting up for paracentesis. Glad we grabbed the US! ⬆️ suspicion
Complex Ascites ... in SBP on POCUS ... Setting up for paracentesis ... #Ascites #SBP # ... POCUS #clinical
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
Spontaneous Bacterial ... DIAGNOSTICS Paracentesis ... RBCs) • Obtain bacterial ... by inoculating ascitic ... fluoroquinolone to complete
Complex Ascites on POCUS
62 yo F with rec dx colon CA s/p colectomy, liver cirrhosis w
Complex Ascites ... diagnostic and tx paracentesis ... pocket for dx + tx paracentesis ... PittIMPOCUS #Complex ... #Ascites #POCUS
Echogenic Ascites in SBP on POCUS
RUQ FF in a pt w/ spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. The fluid
Echogenic Ascites ... in SBP on POCUS ... w/ spontaneous bacterial ... who underwent paracentesis ... #Echogenic #Ascites
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
by excretion (e.g ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... the patient’s complete ... - Sepsis - Bacterial ... #typea #typeb #classification
Humoral Immunity - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Antigens (Ag) are produced from pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites)
from pathogens (bacteria ... cell co-receptor complex ... sequester in storage sites ... (e.g. lymph nodes
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
• ↓ Effective arterial ... Classification: ... diuretic-resistant ascites ... liver insult (e.g
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
dengue severity classification ... and no apparent focus ... accumulation (ascites ... attending physician (e.g ... fever #severity #classification
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome & Intrabdominal Pressure Measurement
APP (Abdominal Perfusion Pressure) = MAP (Mean Arterial Pressure) -
Pressure) = MAP (Mean Arterial ... long standing ascites ... correct placement (e.g ... POCUS) and function ... urinary catheter (e.g