Template:Paracentesis if coagulopathic

Coagulation studies are NOT required before performance of the procedure^[1]
- Incidence of clinically significant bleeding complications is low even if in liver failure with an elevated INR (< 0.2%)^[2]
No data supports cutoff values beyond which paracentesis should be avoided/prophylactically transfused
Routine use of FFP and platelets is not recommended
Procedure is contraindicated if the patient is actively bleeding or in DIC