Does Point-of-Care Ultrasound Change the Needle Insertion Location During Routine Bedside Paracentesis?

Background Paracentesis is a bedside procedure to obtain ascitic fluid from the peritoneum. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) improves the safety of some medical procedures. However, the evidence supporting its utility in paracentesis is limited. Objective We aimed to assess if POCUS would yield a us...

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