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Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Ascites - Differential ... Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... • Perform paracentesis ... SAAG and check ascites ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
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
Complex Ascites on POCUS
62 yo F with rec dx colon CA s/p colectomy, liver cirrhosis w
Complex Ascites ... F with rec dx colon ... diagnostic and tx paracentesis ... PittIMPOCUS #Complex ... #Ascites #POCUS
Complex (NOT simple) ascites on Abdominal POCUS
(very subtle intra-ascitic echoes--didn't translate to Twitter well) secondary to
Complex (NOT simple ... ) ascites on Abdominal ... POCUS (very subtle ... intra-ascitic echoes ... #Complex #POCUS
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 ... puncture site in a complex ... with large volume ascites ... #bloodvessels #color
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
DIAGNOSTICS Paracentesis ... by inoculating ascitic ... Diuretics ↑ ascitic ... fluoroquinolone to complete ... mortality • Ascitic
POCUS Algorithm for Chest Pain

Integrating POCUS in crashing chest pain is complex. Know the views that
POCUS Algorithm ... Integrating POCUS ... chest pain is complex ... #ChestPain #POCUS ... #Algorithm #CriticalCare
Secondary Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP) on Abdominal POCUS

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

Fever and RUQ pain/tenderness isn't always chole. In this patient population make
Liver Abscess on POCUS ... This #POCUS has ... a complex cystic ... eabramsMD #Clinical #POCUS ... Liver #Abscess #Color
Complex Ascites with Air Bubbles in Colonic Perforation on POCUS

Hemodynamically unstable with rigid abdomen.  Patient
Complex Ascites ... Perforation on POCUS ... presentation of colon ... CA with colon perforation ... #Perforation #POCUS