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Complex Ascites on POCUS
62 yo F with rec dx colon CA s/p colectomy, liver cirrhosis w
Complex Ascites ... diagnostic and tx paracentesis ... ppx, WBC 12.5, lactate ... PittIMPOCUS #Complex ... ultrasound #abdominal #abscess
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Causes of Lactate ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... the patient’s complete ... assessment - assess ... Causes of Lactate
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
lung disease Caused ... echocardiography - Assess ... 80mmHg or A-a gradient ... HPS features - Complete
Peripelvic Cyst on Renal POCUS
60s f admitted with acute pyelonephritis, CT scan reveals no hydronephrosis/stone/abscess, continues
hydronephrosis/stone/abscess ... Cr 0.7 BUN 16 lactate ... Lactate up to 4.0 ... cysts may be a cause ... occasionally may cause