Preventing Bleeding Complications Of Paracentesis Using Point-Of-Care Ultrasound: An n-of-1 Case Study

Authors

Adam Karevoll, University of Nebraska Medical CenterFollow
Willie Talbert, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Christopher J. Smith, University of Nebraska Medical Center

ORCID (Optional)

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6023-4891

Document Type

Case Report

Disciplines

Hepatology | Higher Education | Internal Medicine | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Abstract

Abdominal paracentesis is a common bedside procedure, and the advent of point-of-care ultrasound has provided an opportunity to reduce the associated risks. Multiple society guidelines now recommend both site and vascular marking to avoid potential complications. This case illustrates the importance of vascular marking specifically to avoid damage to adjacent blood vessels.

DOI

10.32873/unmc.dc.gmerj.3.2.002

Keywords

point-of-care ultrasound, POCUS, paracentesis, inferior epigastric artery bleed

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Recommended Citation

Karevoll, A., Talbert, W., , Smith, C. J. Preventing Bleeding Complications Of Paracentesis Using Point-Of-Care Ultrasound: An n-of-1 Case Study. Graduate Medical Education Research Journal. 2021 Dec 20; 3(2).
https://digitalcommons.unmc.edu/gmerj/vol3/iss2/7