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Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
ascites albumin gradient ... (SAAG) SAAG ≥ ... Tuberculosis #SAAG ... ascites #albumin #gradient ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
Deciphering the SAAG ... Ascites Albumin Gradient ... fibrosis) High SAAG ... Serum #Albumin #Gradient ... #Differential #Analysis
Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing Methods
1) Kirby Bauer Disk Diffusion: disks impregnanted w/ Abx → circular gradient →
Antibiotic Susceptibility ... Abx → circular gradient ... plate. ✓ MIC 3) Gradient ... sprayed w/abx gradient ... concentrations + algorithms
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
Management Summary Paracentesis ... Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient ... (SAAG): > 1.1 g ... Summary #Hepatology #SAAG ... #paracentesis
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
occurring in the setting ... IPVDs Diagnostic Testing ... blood gas (ABC) analysis ... 80mmHg or A-a gradient
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
work properly, leading ... isoniazid) • Antibiotics ... appear normal, but analysis ... Treatment: Goals: Treating