Paracentesis Course

Paracentesis is a procedure to aspirate ascitic fluid from the peritoneal cavity. A diagnostic paracentesis can be performed for 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.

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.

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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
Paracentesis troubleshooting
Ascitic fluid analysis
Coding for a paracentesis

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Paracentesis Blogs

Which cirrhotic patients are at high risk for bleeding during hospital procedures?

February 10, 2020

Arterial line placement, central line placement, chest tubes, Cirrhosis, Featured, HPC Updates, Lumbar Puncture, Paracentesis, Thoracentesis, Tube Thoracostomy

This blog will offer some expert recommendations to help guide the safety of hospital procedures at different platelet and coagulation profiles. Unfortunately, there are no strong evidence-based guidelines for hospital procedures dedicated to the study of patients with decompensated cirrhosis.…

Why are Patients with Cirrhosis Readmitted to the Hospital?

February 10, 2020

Alcoholic liver disease, Cirrhosis, Featured Procedure, HPC Updates, Nonalcoholic liver disease, readmission

Patients diagnosed with cirrhosis are regularly admitted and readmitted to the hospital. Statistics show that the 90-day readmission rate is approximately 50%. A recent study analyzed the rate of readmission at 30-days and 90-days and the relevant causes among patients…

Safety of Draining Patients Dry During Large Volume Thoracentesis

January 28, 2020

Featured, HPC Updates, Pneumothorax, re-expansion pulmonary edema, Thoracentesis

A historical myth in procedural medicine is the operator should limit removal of pleural fluid to 1.5 L during thoracentesis because of the risk of re-expansion pulmonary edema or pneumothorax. New evidence supports safety of large volume thoracentesis until no…

Alternative Tests to Differentiate Pleural Effusion Exudates from Transudates

January 28, 2020

Featured Procedure, HPC Blog Updates, pleural effusions, Thoracentesis

How to Differentiate Pleural Effusion Exudates from Transudates Historically, Light’s criteria have been used to classify pleural effusions into transudates or exudates. Light’s criteria were established by Dr. Richard Light in 1972.[1] These criteria maximize sensitivity but have a…

Does the Location of the Central Line Tip Make a Difference?

January 22, 2020

central lines, central venous catheters, Featured, HPC Updates

Based on several studies, central line malposition occurs between 3.3-6.7% of the time.1 The historical recommendation is that malpositioned central lines should not be used for long periods of time, if at all. The basis for these recommendations is based…

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Paracentesis Course

Paracentesis Lab Photos

Paracentesis Video

Paracentesis Photos

Paracentesis Reference Card

Paracentesis Blogs

Which cirrhotic patients are at high risk for bleeding during hospital procedures?

Why are Patients with Cirrhosis Readmitted to the Hospital?

Safety of Draining Patients Dry During Large Volume Thoracentesis

Alternative Tests to Differentiate Pleural Effusion Exudates from Transudates

Does the Location of the Central Line Tip Make a Difference?

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