A new Video in Clinical Medicine demonstrates abdominal paracentesis with static ultrasound guidance, a technique that may be performed as either a diagnostic or a therapeutic procedure. | The New England Journal of Medicine

Today at Aastha Geriatric Centre, Dr. Shukla performed and explained ascitic tapping, a procedure used to remove excess fluid from the abdominal cavity of a patient with chronic liver disease. Ascitic tapping, also known as paracentesis, is vital for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. It helps relieve the discomfort caused by fluid buildup (ascites) and also allows the extraction of fluid for lab testing, essential in diagnosing the underlying cause of the ascites. In this case, a 20ml sy

Dr. Abhishek Shukla today demonstrated the procedure of ascitic tapping in a patient with advanced liver disease, explaining its role in relieving abdominal discomfort and aiding diagnosis. Ascitic tapping, or paracentesis, involves the removal of excess fluid from the peritoneal cavity using a sterile technique. The patient is positioned, usually sitting or slightly reclined, to allow fluid to collect in the lower abdomen. After cleaning the skin with antiseptic, a local anaesthetic is injected