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Causes of abdominal distention #abdominal distention #ascites #SAAG #serumascitesalbumingradient #paracentesis
distention #ascites #SAAG ... serumascitesalbumingradient #paracentesis
Paracentesis Procedure Checklist and Supplies
 • Indications
 • Pre-op
 • Preparation and Supplies
 • Insertion
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Paracentesis Procedure ... Checklist and Supplies ... Medicine @SCVMCMed #Paracentesis ... #Procedure #Checklist
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
• Perform paracentesis ... • Calculate SAAG
Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (eFAST) Exam - POCUS Assessment Protocol

Infographic by Dr. Jonny
(eFAST) Exam - POCUS ... #eFAST #Exam #POCUS ... Protocol #Windows #Checklist
Obstetric Ultrasound Pocket Card
1st Trimester Checklist:
 • Look for signs of an IUP
 • Gestational dating
1st Trimester Checklist ... /3rd Trimester Checklist ... Evaluate placenta POCUS ... Obstetrics #Ultrasound #POCUS ... #checklist #pelvic
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
Management Summary Paracentesis ... Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient (SAAG ... ) Large-volume paracentesis ... Summary #Hepatology #SAAG ... #paracentesis
Causes of abdominal distention #abdominal distention #ascites #SAAG #serumascitesalbumingradient #paracentesis
distention #ascites #SAAG ... serumascitesalbumingradient #paracentesis
Paracentesis Checklist
Also Consider:
- albumin (large volume)
- facemask
- Luer Lock stopper tip for syringe

#Management #Paracentesis #Preprocedure #Materials
Paracentesis Checklist ... #Management #Paracentesis ... Supplies #Supply #Checklist
ICU Hypotension - Evaluation Algorithm

OFTEN Mnemonic:

OWN THE PULSE PRESSURE 

FEEL YOUR PATIENT'S LEGS 

TEST FOR FLUID
RESPONSIVENESS ECHO/POCUS ... OFTEN #Mnemonic #Checklist
Abdominal X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
 - Is there bowel dilatation, wall edema or pneumatosis?
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Interpretation Checklist ... you place every focus