We performed abdominal paracentesis, which demonstrated free blood in the peritoneal cavity.

Seventeen patients had gross abdominal ascites requiring diuretic therapy and/or abdominal paracentesis.

Gross ascites: Abdominal paracentesis.

She carried a logbook to record the procedures she had to learn, ( e.g., abdominal paracentesis and nasogastric intubation).

Because of the high risk of Gram positive infections (unrealted to invasive procedures such as abdominal paracentesis) and in particular pneumococcal infection there may be an indication to give this group of patients pneumococcal vaccination.