GI Flashcards
1
Q
What does a SAAG of >1.1 indicate?
A
ascitic fluid is a transudate, e.g. portal hypertension, splenic vein thrombosis, cirrhosis, Right Heart Failure
2
Q
What does a SAAG of <1.1 indicate?
A
exudate ; protein leakage into peritoneal cavity
e.g. TB, malignancies
3
Q
You have a cirrhotic patient, what is the order of treatment?
A
- Sodium restrict
- Diurese with Spiro/Lasix
- Large-volume para
- TIPS
- Liver Transplant
4
Q
What is most appropriate 1st test to order for a pt who has biliary colic?
A
RUQ abd US
