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    A paracentesis procedure was performed on the patient to remove fluid from the abdominal cavity. Ultrasound and physical examination were used to locate an area of fluid buildup. After confirming the correct patient and procedure, the area was cleaned and numbed with lidocaine. A needle was inserted into the abdominal cavity and approximately 1 liter of cloudy yellow fluid was drained and sent for testing. The procedure was completed without complications and with minimal blood loss.

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    A paracentesis procedure was performed on the patient to remove fluid from the abdominal cavity. Ultrasound and physical examination were used to locate an area of fluid buildup. After confirming the correct patient and procedure, the area was cleaned and numbed with lidocaine. A needle was inserted into the abdominal cavity and approximately 1 liter of cloudy yellow fluid was drained and sent for testing. The procedure was completed without complications and with minimal blood loss.

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    A paracentesis procedure was performed on the patient to remove fluid from the abdominal cavity. Ultrasound and physical examination were used to locate an area of fluid buildup. After confirming the correct patient and procedure, the area was cleaned and numbed with lidocaine. A needle was inserted into the abdominal cavity and approximately 1 liter of cloudy yellow fluid was drained and sent for testing. The procedure was completed without complications and with minimal blood loss.

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    Procedure Note

    Procedure: Paracentesis
    Physician(s):
    Indication:
    Anesthesia: 1% Lidocaine

    Ultrasound guidance was used to locate and mark an ascitic pocket

    Percussion and shifting dullness techniques were used to identify an ascitic pocket

    A time-out was completed, verifying correct patient, procedure, site, positioning, and implant(s) or special equipment if applicable. Patient was
    positioned, prepped, and draped in the usual sterile fashion. 1% Lidocaine was used to anesthetize the area. A standard paracentesis kit needle was
    introduced into the peritoneal space and [???] ml clear yellow/cloudy yellow/bloody fluid was removed and sent for cell counts, gram stain,
    bacterial culture, and albumin levels.

    Fluid was also sent for:

    Complications: None

    Blood loss: Minimal

    Dr. [attendings name] was present/immediately available by telephone during the entire procedure.

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