Found 2 clinical trials
Does Point of Care Ultrasound Change Needle Insertion Location During Routine Bedside Paracentesis?
Paracentesis is a bedside procedure in which a needle is inserted into a patient's peritoneum in order to obtain ascitic fluid. This is a safe bedside procedure with very low risks of complications that is usually performed using physical exam maneuvers to determine the site of needle insertion. Point of …
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- 19 Feb, 2024
Comparison of Diuretic Effect With Furosemide Alone Versus the Combination of Furosemide and Albumin in Cirrhotic Patients
A common complication of the progression of cirrhosis is fluid retention (ascites, edema, or pleural effusion). Loop diuretics are the treatment of choice for fluid retention in cirrhotic patients; however, many of these patients demonstrate diuretic resistance, requiring higher doses of the diuretics to achieve adequate diuresis.
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- 19 Feb, 2024