Hepatology or gastroenterology follow-up within 1 to 2 weeks after discharge
Ascites plan review
Prophylaxis plan review
References
Clinical guidelines and evidence sources
Guideline sources
AASLD practice guidance on ascites and SBP
Diagnostic paracentesis recommendations
Antibiotic and albumin recommendations
EASL clinical practice guidelines for decompensated cirrhosis
SBP diagnostic threshold and management
Prophylaxis recommendations
Landmark evidence
Albumin plus antibiotics trials in SBP
Reduced renal impairment
Reduced mortality in high-risk subgroups
Bedside inoculation studies for ascitic culture yield
Higher positivity rates
Better organism identification
Decision support and definitions
Runyon criteria for secondary peritonitis
Ascitic protein
Ascitic glucose
Ascitic LDH
Sepsis-3 definitions for septic shock
Vasopressor requirement for MAP targets
Lactate elevation
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