Gastroenterology A
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP) Diagnosis
Diagnostic criteria for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) in cirrhotic ascites. PMN count from diagnostic paracentesis is the gold standard.
References
- EASL Clinical Practice Guidelines for the management of patients with decompensated cirrhosis. J Hepatol. 2018;69(2):406-460.
- Runyon BA; AASLD. Introduction to the revised American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Practice Guideline management of adult patients with ascites due to cirrhosis 2012. Hepatology. 2013;57(4):1651-1653.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Calculators
- AIR Score for Appendicitis · Diagnostic
- Modified Alvarado Score (MANTRELS) for Appendicitis · Diagnostic
- New Orleans Head CT Decision Rule · Diagnostic
- MS Phenotype Classification (McDonald / Phenotype) · Diagnostic
- CHALICE Rule for Childhood Head Injury · Diagnostic
- STONE Score for Uncomplicated Ureteral Stones · Diagnostic
Drugs
- Spironolactone (Ascites / Cirrhosis) · Aldosterone Antagonist / Potassium-Sparing Diuretic
- Furosemide (Ascites / Cirrhosis) · Loop Diuretic
- Anthrax Vaccine · Vaccine (Bacterial — Anthrax Prevention)
- Metronidazole (Bacterial Vaginosis) · Antibiotic (Nitroimidazole) — BV Treatment
- Fluorescein Sodium 2% Eye Drops · Diagnostic ophthalmic dye
- Indocyanine Green (Intravitreal Chromovitrectomy) · Diagnostic Dye — Vitreoretinal Surgery / ICG Angiography
Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.