Tag hepatology

Decompensated Chronic Liver Disease Guideline

This guideline was designed in collaboration with the hepatology department to assist in the diagnosis, investigation and management of individuals presenting with decompensated chronic liver disease. Date implemented – 02/2017 Review date – 02/2020 Authors – Dr Bendall, Dr Khoo,…

Paracentesis

SCGHED Guideline 4 340

Indications Diagnostic Determine the cause of new onset ascites, ascites of unknown origin, or suspected malignant ascites Suspicion of bacterial peritonitis in a patient with known ascites with associated pyrexia, hypotension, tachycardia or encephalopathy. Therapeutic Remove excess intraperitoneal fluid to…