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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 ... Total protein • Fluid ... • Calculate SAAG
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Hypochloremia - ... Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Cause ... gastrointestinal osmotic gradient ... and fluid secretion
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
and Management Summary ... : cell count + differential ... Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient ... (SAAG): > 1.1 g ... #Hepatology #SAAG