Ascitic fluid analysis

04/06/201623/11/2014 by Bob Dunn

The Ascites page has been significantly revised with additional information regarding ascitic fluid collection and analysis.

Skin fold mimicking PTX CXR

Classification of ascites

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Free water deficit (L) = 9([Na] -140) - 140) X (0.67 X weight (kg))

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