ascites

Question 1

antibiotic prophylaxis should be given to patients with ascites id

Answer 1

• had episode of SBP

- fluid protein <15 and either hepatorenal syndrome of CP score 9

Question 2

what is given for ascites antib prophylaxis

Answer 2

ciprofloxacin
or
norfloxacin

Question 3

what does SAAG >11g/L indicate

serum ascited albumin gradient

Answer 3

portal hypertension

• cirrhosis
• liver failure
• heart failure

Question 4

Mx ascites

Answer 4

reduce dietary sodium
fluid restriction if sodium <125
aldosterone antogonist e.g. spironolactone
drainage