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The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
The Liver Consult ... different) PMHx: - Focus ... on prior Liver/ ... surgeries, TIPS, paracentesis ... US - Prior liver
Liver Abscess on POCUS Ultrasound

Fever and RUQ pain/tenderness isn't always chole. In this patient population make
Liver Abscess on ... POCUS Ultrasound ... This #POCUS has ... a complex cystic ... eabramsMD #Clinical #POCUS
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 ... ultrasound_vcu #Complex ... #Ascites #SBP #POCUS
Complex Ascites on POCUS
62 yo F with rec dx colon CA s/p colectomy, liver cirrhosis w
Complex Ascites ... s/p colectomy, liver ... diagnostic and tx paracentesis ... pocket for dx + tx paracentesis ... PittIMPOCUS #Complex
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
DIAGNOSTICS Paracentesis ... • Early (<12h) paracentesis ... Day 3 repeat paracentesis ... fluoroquinolone to complete ... dL and advanced liver
Paracentesis Supplies Checklist
 • Sterile gloves
 • cap
 • face shield
 • chlorhex
 • sterile towels
Paracentesis Supplies ... Checklist • Sterile ... dosed 6-8g per liter ... removed if >5L #Paracentesis ... #Supplies #Checklist
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
glucose by the liver ... contribution of liver ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... the patient’s complete ... mellitus/DKA - Liver
Liver laceration and pneumoperitoneum on POCUS

BAT s/p MVC-unrestrained driver. RUQ pain. Good quality FAST exam windows
Liver laceration ... pneumoperitoneum on POCUS ... detailed view (sag ... Liver laceration ... pneumoperitoneum #POCUS
Gallbladder Sludge Hepatization on POCUS 
Right subcostal view.  Can you see the GB here?
Hepatization on POCUS ... There is almost complete ... to the adjacent liver ... #Hepatization #POCUS
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
thoracentesis, paracentesis ... node biopsy) • Complex ... e.g. pancreas, liver