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Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Ascites - Differential ... Algorithm • ... Perform paracentesis ... • Calculate SAAG ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
Ascites - Diagnosis ... : cell count + differential ... Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient (SAAG ... hypertensive source • SBP ... suggests higher SBP
Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

IUS Pros (+): no radiation, cost-effective, real-time data, well
Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD ... - IBD Algorithm ... trained), good for SB ... #Algorithm #IBDAlgorithm ... #POCUS #gastroenterology
Complex Ascites on POCUS
62 yo F with rec dx colon CA s/p colectomy, liver cirrhosis w
presents with abd ... care center for diagnostic ... and tx paracentesis ... On cipro for sbp ... #SBP #clinical
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 ... lower abd pain ... Diagnosis? ... Pelvic #Abscess #POCUS
Hepatic Artery Calcifications on POCUS
Elderly male with abd pain/low BP. POCUS Liver TRV shown. Diagnosis?
Linear intrahepatic
Elderly male with abd ... pain/low BP. ... Diagnosis? ... considered within differential ... is the correct diagnosis