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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 ... • Calculate SAAG ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
Management Summary Paracentesis ... (SAAG): > 1.1 g ... side effects ( severe ... Summary #Hepatology #SAAG ... #paracentesis
Vascular Ultrasound Prior To Paracentesis
Although the evidence is conflicting, vascular ultrasound prior to paracentesis may prevent
Ultrasound Prior To Paracentesis ... with large volume ascites ... . 2D & Doppler assessment ... #bloodvessels #color ... #doppler #clinical
Combination of diagnostic criteria used to assess the severity of tricuspid regurgitation (TR). This figure lists
al.60 In this algorithm ... , severe TR was ... of a suggestive color ... Doppler jet and ... Regurgitation #Criteria #Severe
Complex Ascites on POCUS
62 yo F with rec dx colon CA s/p colectomy, liver cirrhosis w
Complex Ascites ... F with rec dx colon ... diagnostic and tx paracentesis ... weeks ago, no fevers ... pocket for dx + tx paracentesis
Thigh AV Fistula secondary to prior stab wound

ThrowbackSonoThursday-20+ years ago.  Male prox ant thigh pain,
wound 2 months ago-never ... Sag over FA. ... ultrasound #trauma #color ... #doppler