Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment from a member of INAHTA. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation CADTH. Paracentesis for the removal of peritoneal fluid: guidelines. Ottawa: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH). Rapid Response - Summary of Abstracts. 2014 Authors' conclusions One systematic review and two evidence-based guidelines were identified regarding the amount of fluid that can safely be drained or the maintenance of indwelling catheters in adult patients undergoing paracentesis. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Paracentesiss; Peritoneal Cavity Language Published English Country of organisation Canada English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH), 865 Carling Avenue, Suite 600, Ottawa, Ontario Canada, K1S 5S8 Email: requests@cadth.ca AccessionNumber 32014000829 Date abstract record published 16/07/2014 |