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Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Diagnosis and Workup ... Algorithm • ... Perform paracentesis ... • Calculate SAAG ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
Diagnosis of ascites ... albumin gradient (SAAG ... ) SAAG ≥ 1.1: ... #differential #diagnosis ... #algorithm
Step by step approach for diagnosis of pneumothorax by Lung Ultrasound

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12630-018-1062-x

#Diagnosis #POCUS #Lung #Pneumothorax #Instructions #Steps
Step by step approach ... for diagnosis of ... -018-1062-x #Diagnosis ... #POCUS #Lung #Pneumothorax ... #Algorithm
Step by step approach for diagnosis of pleural effusion by Lung Ultrasound

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12630-018-1062-x

#Diagnosis #POCUS #Lung #Pleural #Effusion
Step by step approach ... for diagnosis of ... -018-1062-x #Diagnosis ... #POCUS #Lung #Pleural ... #Algorithm #Signs
Step by step approach for the diagnosis of interstitial syndrome

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12630-018-1062-x

#Diagnosis #POCUS #Lung #Interstitial #Syndrome #Instructions #Steps
Step by step approach ... for the diagnosis ... -018-1062-x #Diagnosis ... #POCUS #Lung #Interstitial ... #Algorithm
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
Ascites - Diagnosis ... (SAAG): > 1.1 g ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Summary #Hepatology #SAAG ... #paracentesis
Complex Ascites on POCUS
62 yo F with rec dx colon CA s/p colectomy, liver cirrhosis w
on POCUS 62 yo ... care center for diagnostic ... and tx paracentesis ... POCUS performed ... pocket for dx + tx paracentesis
VIBES Mnemonic - Cirrhosis Management Checklist

V - Volume (Ascites, HRS)
	- Evaluate for Ascites, Edema, Hydrothorax, Hepatorenal
Cirrhosis Management Checklist ... V - Volume (Ascites ... spironolactone (2:5 ratio), paracentesis ... VIBES #Cirrhosis #Checklist ... Mnemonic #Management #Diagnosis
FALLS protocol - POCUS evaluation in shock

The FALLS-protocol is an ultrasound evaluation of patients with acute
FALLS protocol - POCUS ... ultrasound in a step-wise ... classification #Diagnosis ... Protocol #Shock #Algorithm
Efforts to standardize the approach to trauma have led to an algorithmic, thoughtless approach to trauma
have led to an algorithmic ... as the critical diagnostic ... step to be taken ... universal first steps ... BigTrauma #BeforeCT #Checklist