Peritoneal Fluid

Question 1

Accumulation of fluid between the peritoneal membranes

Answer 1

Ascites

Question 2

This is a sensitive test to detect intra-abdominal bleeding in blunt trauma cases

Answer 2

Peritoneal lavage

Question 3

Peritoneal lavage should be examined along with ____ to aid in determining the need for surgery.

Answer 3

RBC count

Question 4

____ is recommended over the fluid:serum total protein and LD ratios to detect transudates of hepatic origin.

Answer 4

Serum-ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)

Question 5

A difference (gradient) of ____ suggests a transudate effusion of hepatic origin, and ____ gradients are associated with exudative effusions.

Answer 5

> 1.1; lower