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Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Ascites - Differential ... • Perform paracentesis ... Total protein • Fluid ... • Calculate SAAG ... and check ascites
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
Deciphering the SAAG ... Albumin Gradient ... albumin in the fluid ... #Ascites #Fluid ... Serum #Albumin #Gradient
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
Management Summary Paracentesis ... culture • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient ... (SAAG): > 1.1 g ... Summary #Hepatology #SAAG ... #paracentesis
Commonly Used Clinical Grading Systems
 • Edema Grading Scale
 • Hepatic Encephalopathy Grading (West Haven Criteria)
Used Clinical Grading ... Encephalopathy Grading ... • Grady Coma ... • Ascites Grading ... #Systems #classification
Internal Hemorrhoid Grades
Above dentate line, painless dripping and bright red, on wiping tissue or in toilet)
Grade
Internal Hemorrhoid Grades ... or in toilet) Grade ... blood vessels Grade ... reduced Treatment: Fluid ... #grading #classification