3 results
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
signs (fever, abdominal ... small study, low-risk ... ß-blockers due to ↑ risk ... SBP • PPIs = ↑ risk ... not) - ↓ rebleeding
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 ... • Major intra-abdominal ... prostatectomy, bladder
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk ... any modifiable risk ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... - what is the bleeding ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal