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Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
- Differential Diagnosis ... and Workup Algorithm ... • Perform paracentesis ... • Calculate SAAG ... #hepatology
Ascites - Workup and Management

#Ascites #Workup #Diagnosis #Management #SAAG #Evaluation #SBP #Hepatology
Ascites #Workup #Diagnosis ... #Management #SAAG ... #Evaluation #SBP ... #Hepatology
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
Ascites - Diagnosis ... hypertensive source • SBP ... suggests higher SBP ... Management #Summary #Hepatology ... #SAAG #paracentesis
Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
Diagnosis of ascites ... ) SAAG ≥ 1.1: ... albumin #gradient #hepatology ... #differential #diagnosis ... #algorithm
Approach to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. This algorithm provides a general approach
Approach to the Diagnosis ... This algorithm provides ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hepatology #SBP ... #Algorithm #SpontaneousBacterialPeritonitis
Management and Complications of Cirrhosis and Ascites

Ascites Workup Algorithm
Ascites Management
Refractory Ascites
Hyponatremia
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP)
Hepatic Hydrothorax
AKI in
Ascites Workup Algorithm ... Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP ... Complications #diagnosis ... gastroenterology #hepatology
Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

IUS Pros (+): no radiation, cost-effective, real-time data, well
) in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... trained), good for SB ... Ultrasound #IUS #IBD #Algorithm ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... POCUS #gastroenterology
Complex Ascites on POCUS
62 yo F with rec dx colon CA s/p colectomy, liver cirrhosis w
care center for diagnostic ... and tx paracentesis ... On cipro for sbp ... pocket for dx + tx paracentesis ... #SBP #clinical
VIBES Mnemonic - Cirrhosis Management Checklist

V - Volume (Ascites, HRS)
	- Evaluate for Ascites, Edema, Hydrothorax, Hepatorenal
spironolactone (2:5 ratio), paracentesis ... I - Infection (SBP ... Mnemonic #Management #Diagnosis ... #Hepatology #Gastroenterology
Pelvic Intraabdominal Abscess on POCUS
Fever, low BP with lower abd pain x 8 days-worsening. WBC-28.9K. Pelvis
Intraabdominal Abscess on POCUS ... Fever, low BP with ... Pelvis sag of RUSH ... Diagnosis? ... Pelvic #Abscess #POCUS