Formulas Flashcards

1
Q

osmotic gap

A

290-2(Na+K)

normal 125mOsm/kg (osmotic)

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Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG)

A

serum albumin conc- ascitic fluid albumin conc.

>1.1g/dL= dilution of ascitic fluid from increased hydrostatic pressure due to portal hypertension

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