Cirrhotic Ascites with Dr. Beauerle

October 23, 2015 / Laura Bishop

Dr. Brian Beauerle covers the basics of cirrhosis including pathophysiology, symptoms and survival of patients with survival. He covers when and how to perform a paracentesis including interpretation of results. He discusses pharmacologic and dietary treatment of ascites and refractory ascites. He closes with complications of ascites including spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and hepatic hydrothorax.

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categories / Critical Care (ICU), GI and Hepatology, Inpatient
tags / cirrhosis, Ascites, Alcoholism, liver failure, Liver Disease, SBP, Diuretics, Peritonitis, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis

Sodium, Potassium, and Diuretics with Dr. Lederer

April 24, 2015 / Laura Bishop

Dr. Eleanor Lederer addresses sodium and potassium regulation including mechanisms of diuretics. She presents a basic approach to addressing cases and analyzing serum and urine electrolytes in the context of presentation.

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categories / Inpatient, Nephrology, CME
tags / Sodium, Potassium, Diuretics, Nephron, CHF, Congestive Heart Failure, Pharmacology, Hypokalemia, Hyperkalemia, Lederer, 2015 Top Lecturers, CME, Continuing Medical Education

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Cirrhotic Ascites with Dr. Beauerle

Sodium, Potassium, and Diuretics with Dr. Lederer