
Episode 15: Liver failure with Elliott Tapper
Critical Care Scenarios
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Paracentesis & Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
This chapter discusses the critical role of paracentesis in diagnosing spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and the associated risks of delaying the procedure. It covers guidelines on the management of ascites, emphasizing safety protocols in patients with coagulopathy, and the interpretation of ascitic fluid analyses for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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