Hello connection 🤝 Artical on abdominal paracentesis Paracentesis is a procedure in which a needle or catheter is inserted into the peritoneal cavity to obtain ascitic fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. [1, 2, 3] Ascitic fluid may be used to help determine the etiology of ascites, as well as to evaluate for infection or presence of cancer. CAUSES injury to the abdomen. infection of the peritoneum (peritonitis) scarring of the liver tissue (cirrhosis) or liver failure. cancer, in particular ovarian, uterine, cervical, colorectal, stomach, pancreatic or liver cancer. POSITION Midline and lateral approaches can be used for paracentesis, with the left-lateral technique more commonly employed. INDICATION Abdominal paracentesis is a safe and effective diagnostic and therapeutic procedure used in the evaluation of a variety of abdominal problems, including ascites, abdominal injury, acute abdomen, and peritonitis. Ascites may be recognized on physical examination as abdominal distention and the presence of a fluid wave CONTRAINDICATED Poor patient cooperation, surgical scarring over the puncture area, large intra-abdominal masses, and severe portal hypertension with abdominal collateral circulation are relative contraindications. CONCLUSION Abdominal paracentesis is a safe and effective diagnostic and therapeutic procedure used in the evaluation of a variety of abdominal problems, including ascites, abdominal injury, acute abdomen, and peritonitis. #snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinkers #snsdesignthinking
