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what the risks are --> digestive system, peritoneal sample, peritoneal tap, paracentesis, an abdominal tap, a needle is inserted, the abdominal wall to remove fluid, abdomen, abdomen contains only a small amount, fluid, in certain conditions, large amounts of fluid, accumulate, in the abdomen, two kinds of abdominal taps, diagnostic tap, a small amount, fluid is taken, sent, testing, large volume tap, several liters removed to relieve abdominal pain, fluid buildup, this test done in an office setting, treatment room, hospital, puncture site, cleansed, shaved, receive a local anesthetic, tap needle is inserted 1 to 2 inches, abdomen, a small incision is made to help insert the needle, fluid is then withdrawn into a syringe, needle is removed, a dressing is applied, puncture site, an incision was made, two stitches, close it, inform health care provider, have any allergies to medications, anesthetic, taking any medications, herbal remedies, have any bleeding problems, might be pregnant, infants, children, test depends on child's age, previous experience, level of trust, prepare child, infant test/procedure preparation, birth to 1 year, toddler test/procedure preparation, 1 to 3 years, preschooler test/procedure preparation, 3 to 6 years, schoolage test/procedure preparation, 6 to 12 years, adolescent test/procedure preparation, 12 to 18 years, feel a stinging sensation, anesthetic, pressure, the needle is inserted, a large amount, fluid is withdrawn, experience dizziness, lightheadedness, tell the health care provider, dizzy, an abdominal tap performed to diagnose the cause of fluid accumulation, to diagnose infected abdominal fluid, to remove a large amount, fluid to reduce abdominal pain, no fluid, in the abdomen, an examination of abdominal fluid, reveal, infection, tumor, cancerous, noncancerous, appendicitis, cirrhosis, the liver, pancreatic disease, kidney disease, heart disease, damaged bowel, slight chance, the needle puncturing the bowel, bladder, a blood vessel, in the abdomen, a large quantity of fluid is removed, slight risk of lowered blood pressure, a slight chance of infection.