Activity 2B. Role of Albumin in Treatment of SBP PDF Share Learning Objective Performance Indicators Explain the diagnostic criteria for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis Differentiate spontaneous bacterial peritonitis from secondary bacterial peritonitis Select appropriate antimicrobial therapy for persons with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis List indications for initiating primary and secondary bacterial peritonitis prophylaxis Discuss appropriate regimens for primary and secondary bacterial peritonitis prophylaxis InstructionsReview the abstract of the article "Effect of Intravenous Albumin on Renal Impairment and Mortality in Patients with Cirrhosis and Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis." The full free text is available, as well as the option to download a pdf of the article.Open Role of Albumin in Treatment of SBP Activity QuestionYou should answer this question after completing the activity. You must answer all of the questions before checking your work. This activity has a Check on Learning question. - Show Question In this randomized trial involving 126 patients with cirrhosis and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, patients received either cefotaxime alone or cefotaxime plus intravenous albumin (1.5 g/kg at the time of diagnosis, followed by 1 g/kg on day 3). Which one of the following statements best describes the impact of albumin in patients with cirrhosis and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis who are receiving therapy with cefotaxime? Albumin decreases the subsequent episodes of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis but has no impact on mortality Albumin reduces renal impairment but has no impact on mortality Albumin reduces renal impairment and decreases mortality Albumin decreases the risk of hepatic encephalopathy and decreases mortality Share by e-mail From:Enter your e-mail address To: Enter the e-mail address of the recipient Your Message: Check-On-LearningQuestionsThe Check-on-Learning Questions are short and topic related. They are meant to help you stay on track throughout each lesson and check your understanding of key concepts.You must be signed in to customize your interaction with these questions.
