CE Credit | Hepatitis C Online | 3 | Diagnosis and Management of Ascites
In this course, you will establish an understanding of appropriate techniques for performing abdominal paracentesis. Also covered is medical management and dietary recommendations for patients with ascites.
Target Audience
Primary care physicians, advanced registered nurse practitioners, physician assistants, hospitalizes, infectious disease specialists, gastroenterologists and hepatologists
Objectives for Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, you will be better able to:
- Establish an understanding of appropriate techniques for performing abdominal paracentesis
- Summarize appropriate medical management and dietary recommendations for patients with ascites
Additional Information
Evaluation of Ascites
Analysis of Ascitic Fluid
Basic Management of Ascites
Management of Refractory Ascites
Complications Associated with Ascites
Iris W. Liou, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Washington School of Medicine
David H. Spach, MD
Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Washington
Available Credit
- 1.00 Contact hours
- 0.00 Pharmacology hours at the advanced practice level