
Occasional
The occasional paracentesis
La paracentèse occasionnelle
Winter 1997
Volume 2 - Issue 1
Keith MacLellan
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 21–25
Content Summary
This article provides a detailed guide on performing paracentesis in rural hospitals, emphasizing its importance in managing conditions like ascites. It discusses the advantages of using a peritoneal lavage kit and highlights the procedure's role in rural trauma care, where resources like CT scans may not be readily available.
Tags
Procedural medicineRural medicinePrimary care