WHAT DOES PARACENTESIS MEAN?
Updated 6 /25
Hepatic encephalopathyWhen the liver becomes damaged, ammonia and
other toxins cannot be removed.This may cause
toxins to cross the blood-brain barrier and cause
symptoms such as lethargy and mental confusion.
other toxins cannot be removed.This may cause
toxins to cross the blood-brain barrier and cause
symptoms such as lethargy and mental confusion.
Paracentesis
The liver becomes enlarged in liver failure.
The abdomen also becomes enlarged.Patients
also have difficulty breathing. Paracentesis
is performed to remove excess fluid and make
breathing easier.
The abdomen also becomes enlarged.Patients
also have difficulty breathing. Paracentesis
is performed to remove excess fluid and make
breathing easier.
posted by Margaret at
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