As general internists, we often encounter and are expected to medically manage the acute complications of decompensated cirrhosis:
- Gastrointestional bleed
- Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
- Hepatic encephalopathy
- Hepatorenal syndrome
This article tackles an important cornerstone of treatment for SBP: the use of IV albumin (in addition to antibiotics of course). Here are some things to think about:
- What is the recommended dose/administration of IV albumin?
- What benefits is IV albumin purported to have in patients with SBP?
- What other factors likely influence the outcome of these patients?
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