Formulas Flashcards
1
Q
osmotic gap
A
290-2(Na+K)
normal 125mOsm/kg (osmotic)
2
Q
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