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Template:Paracentesis if coagulopathic
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Paracentesis if coagulopathic
- Coagulation studies are NOT required before performance of the procedure[1]
- Incidence of clinically significant bleeding complications is low even if in liver failure with an elevated INR (< 0.2%)[2]
- No data supports cutoff values beyond which paracentesis should be avoided/prophylactically transfused
- Routine use of FFP and platelets is not recommended
- Procedure is contraindicated if the patient is actively bleeding or in DIC
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