Indications for abdominal paracentesis in a patient with ascites

New onset ascites

At the time of each admission to the hospital

Clinical deterioration, either inpatient or outpatient

Fever

Abdominal pain

Abdominal tenderness

Mental status change

Ileus

Hypotension

Laboratory abnormalities that may indicate infection

Peripheral leukocytosis

Acidosis

Worsening of renal function

Gastrointestinal bleeding (a high risk time for infection)

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Reference: Runyon BA, AASLD. Introduction to the revised American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Practice Guideline management of adult patients with ascites due to cirrhosis 2012. Hepatology 2013; 57:1651.

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