Paracentesis Course

Paracentesis is a procedure to aspirate ascitic fluid from the peritoneal cavity. A diagnostic paracentesis can be performed to determine the etiology of ascites or a therapeutic paracentesis can be performed for symptomatic ascites.  The paracentesis course uses advanced ultrasound-compatible simulators and Caldwell needles to train clinicians how to perform an ultrasound-guided paracentesis.  This course also covers ascitic fluid analysis, the management of refractory ascites, diuretic-resistant ascites, and how to manage paracentesis complications.

The HPC Hospitalist and Emergency Procedures course will teach you how to perform paracentesis in addition to endotracheal intubation, stylet-guided intubations, laryngeal mask airway (LMA) placement, King tube placement, or fiberoptic intubations. central venous access, ultrasound-guided central line placement, ultrasound-guided peripheral IV access, arterial lines, POCUS exams (E-FAST exams, RUSH exams), thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, chest tube placement, pigtail catheter placement, needle thoracostomy, procedural sedation. and mechanical ventilation.

Our paracentesis training is a component of our live Hospitalist and Emergency Procedures CME course which teaches clinicians how to perform the 20 most essential procedures needed to work in the ER, ICU, and hospital wards.

CLICK HERE to find out more about our premier live Hospitalist and Emergency Procedures CME course

Paracentesis Lab Photos

Paracentesis Skills Lab

Live Course Content

Register Now

Online Course Content

Register Now

Live & Online Course Information

Please send me information on Live and Online Courses

* indicates required

 












 

Paracentesis Video

Buy Full-Length Video
BUY ALL VIDEOS HPC BUNDLE

Paracentesis Course trains students in:

  • Indications for a paracentesis
  • Contraindications for a paracentesis
  • Complications of a paracentesis
  • Equipment for a paracentesis
  • Proper positioning and technique for a paracentesis
  • Ultrasound-guided paracentesis
  • Ascitic fluid analysis
  • Coding for a paracentesis
LEARN MORE ABOUT PARACENTESIS COURSE

Paracentesis Photos

Paracentesis Reference Card

Buy Now

Paracentesis Blogs

When Should You Stop Using Chest Tubes?

Joseph Esherick, M.D., FAAFP, FHM
Airway management, Central Line, central line placement, chest tube placement, E-FAST, Endotracheal Intubation, FAST exam, Featured, hospital procedures course, HPC Updates, Intubation, Lumbar Puncture, medical procedures course, paracentesis, POCUS, RUSH Exams, Thoracentesis, Tube Thoracostomy
Thoracostomy or the insertion of chest tubes (CTs) is a frequent procedure in clinical practices. After inserting chest tubes in the patient’s pleural cavity, they become a route for administering antibiotics, sclerosing agents, fibrinolytics, and saline.  Meanwhile, indwelling pleural catheters…
Read More
lumbar-punctures

Role of Ultrasound in Lumbar Punctures

Dr. Rick Rutherford, M.D., FAAFP
Airway management, Central Line, central line placement, chest tube placement, E-FAST, Endotracheal Intubation, FAST exam, Featured, hospital procedures course, HPC Updates, Intubation, Lumbar Puncture, medical procedures course, paracentesis, POCUS, RUSH Exams, Thoracentesis, Tube Thoracostomy
For procedures involving lumbar punctures , sonographically guided lumbar punctures (SGLPs) have a higher propensity of being chosen when dealing with obese patients. This is based on findings of a randomized controlled trial conducted in 2007. The main takeaway from…
Read More
concious-sedation

Conscious Sedation. What It Is, When to Apply It, and the Latest Updates

Joseph Esherick, M.D., FAAFP, FHM
Airway management, Central Line, central line placement, chest tube placement, E-FAST, Endotracheal Intubation, FAST exam, Featured Procedure, hospital procedures course, HPC Updates, Intubation, Lumbar Puncture, medical procedures course, paracentesis, POCUS, RUSH Exams, Thoracentesis, Tube Thoracostomy
Conscious sedation, also known as procedural sedation, is a common practice in emergency departments for patients undergoing painful or anxiety-provoking procedures.  It is intended as a less invasive method. Generally, those who undergo this type of sedation can recover more…
Read More
emergency procedures - small

Basic Emergency Procedures You Should Know

Gabriela Delgado
Airway management, Central Line, central line placement, chest tube placement, E-FAST, Endotracheal Intubation, FAST exam, Featured Procedure, hospital procedures course, HPC Updates, Intubation, Lumbar Puncture, medical procedures course, paracentesis, POCUS, RUSH Exams, Thoracentesis, Tube Thoracostomy
Physicians, physician associates (PAs), and nurse practitioners (NPs) need to be adept in a range of essential medical emergency procedures that they must perform in an inpatient settings. These bedside procedures are accomplished readily, but only if you have the…
Read More

Hospitalist and Emergency Procedures CME Courses Available

Register HERE 21 days before the course to SAVE $50-150 and get the following:

  1. 12 month online access to Online CME course, procedure video bundle, instructional posters
  2. Indefinite online access to PDFs of all course lectures, course handouts, and HPC Adult Critical Care and Emergency Drug Reference Drug