Ascites and Paracentesis
Major Objectives and Sub-Content:
1. What is it?
2. Knobology and Imaging Technique
1. What is it?
2. Knobology and Imaging Technique
- Probe selection
- Knobology optimization
- Imaging Technique
- Sonographic Features
- US Guided Landmarking
- "Ideal" Site
Key Message:
For paracentesis site landmarking, always strive to localize the "Ideal" Site - the safest spot to insert the needle.
Beware of fluid containing structures (eg. bladder, ovarian cyst) that can mimic peritoneal cavity fluid.
For paracentesis site landmarking, always strive to localize the "Ideal" Site - the safest spot to insert the needle.
Beware of fluid containing structures (eg. bladder, ovarian cyst) that can mimic peritoneal cavity fluid.