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Acute GP service
Cornwall
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Acute paracentesis need
There is little capacity for paracenteses on the Same Day Medical Assessment, hence the following pathway. Please discuss all cases for urgent paracentesis with the Acute GP team.
Paracentesis needed
Already under an RCH consultant (eg hepatologist)?
Email laura.gilbert12@nhs.net for urgent MDU appointment
or phone IR on extension 3962
Yes
No
Determine clinical urgency of ascites presentation
Low
Consider gastroenterology referral/2ww/outpatient pathways
High
Discuss with Acute GP for
?acute admission
or phone IR on extension 3962
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