3 results
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
Diagnosis and Management ... Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient ... (SAAG): > 1.1 g ... ascites, ↑Risk of encephalopathy ... Summary #Hepatology #SAAG
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Hepatic Encephalopathy ... Diagnosis and Management ... Infection, GI bleeding ... #Encephalopathy ... #Grading #Classification
VIBES Mnemonic - Cirrhosis Management Checklist

V - Volume (Ascites, HRS)
	- Evaluate for Ascites, Edema, Hydrothorax, Hepatorenal
Mnemonic - Cirrhosis Management ... spironolactone (2:5 ratio), paracentesis ... - Ppx (non-bleeding ... beta-blockers E - Hepatic ... Encephalopathy