The safety and feasibility of large volume paracentesis performed by an experienced nurse practitioner

The safety and feasibility of large volume paracentesis performed by an experienced nurse practitioner

Due to time constraints, fewer physicians are performing large volume paracentesis (LVP) resulting in a longer wait time and more emergency department (ED) and hospital admissions. At our institution, after initial supervision, a certified nurse practitioner (NP) has independently performed LVP in a...

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Main Authors:	Nooman Gilani, Nayan Patel, Richard D Gerkin, Francisco C Ramirez, Erin E Tharalson, Kandarp Patel
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2009-10-01
Series:	Annals of Hepatology
Subjects:	Paracentesis Ascites Cirrhosis Nurse practitioner’s role
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1665268119317508

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