paracentesis

We clear up the confusing balance between thrombosis and bleeding in liver patients, the elusive diagnosis of portal vein thrombosis, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis diagnosis and treatment and some tips and tricks on paracentesis

How do you perform a diagnostic and/or therapeutic paracentesis? When is it needed? Anthony DeVivo brings you pearls and pitfalls in his next post in the series, Unlocking Common ED Procedures.