Have you ever wondered why we always recommend performing a diagnostic paracentesis on patients with cirrhosis when they are hospitalized? This is the study for…
You may have noticed that we often start antibiotics for patients with cirrhosis to prevent spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP). Have you ever wondered why?
We bring you another LFN Quick Tips infographic. This one is on spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and includes important epidemiologic info, diagnostic pearls, and management principles.
Have you ever wondered why we give albumin to patients with SBP? If so, this is the Evidence Corner for you.
This one is easy peasy. Liver disease impairs albumin, so let’s give albumin replacement, right? Not so fast. There is A LOT more to albumin than meets the eye. Let’s dive in.