Today at Aastha Geriatric Centre, Dr. Shukla performed and explained ascitic tapping, a procedure used to remove excess fluid from the abdominal cavity of a patient with chronic liver disease. Ascitic tapping, also known as paracentesis, is vital for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. It helps relieve the discomfort caused by fluid buildup (ascites) and also allows the extraction of fluid for lab testing, essential in diagnosing the underlying cause of the ascites. In this case, a 20ml sy

Ascitic tap, also known as a paracentesis, is a medical procedure that involves draining fluid from the abdomen using a needle or catheter. | Kamran Ahmad