Original Article from The New England Journal of Medicine — Paracentesis of the Abdomen

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For therapeutic paracentesis: make a small puncture at site of insertion with a scalpel. Attach a small (10mL) syringe to the Caldwell needle and insert needle at insertion site.

Sep 21, 2022 · TikTok video from NEJM (@nejm.org): “Discover how to perform abdominal paracentesis using ultrasound in our latest clinical video. Learn the technique for diagnostic …

Serum-to-Ascites Albumin Paracentesis Gradient (SAAG) SAAG≥1.1 gm/dL indicates that the patient has portal hypertension (97% accuracy) SAAG<1.1 indicates that the patient has a …

A new Video in Clinical Medicine demonstrates abdominal paracentesis with static ultrasound guidance, a technique that may be performed as either a...

Sep 16, 2025 · This review will address the indications, contraindications, and potential complications of paracentesis, while also emphasizing the role of an interprofessional care …

How To Do Paracentesis - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis & prognosis from the Merck Manuals - Medical Professional Version.

Paracentesis is traditionally approached through the lateral lower quadrant to reduce the risk of injuring the liver, spleen, and inferior epigastric artery. Using a midline approach instead — 2...

↑ Kwok CS, Krupa L, Mahtani A, et al. Albumin Reduces Paracentesis-Induced Circulatory Dysfunction and Reduces Death and Renal Impairment among Patients with Cirrhosis and …