73 yr old woman recovering from septic shock with abdominal distension and difficulty tolerating enteral feeds…

 

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Extensive third spacing from resuscitation has resulted in bowel edema and ascites.  Another “benign” effect of massive crystalloid use… A bedside 22g US guided tap confirms benign transudate.