Following total paracentesis and a volume of ascitic fluid ≥ 6l, plasma expander therapy with albumin (6–8 g/l of ascitic fluid) should be performed.	2 A
Following paracentesis and a volume of ascitic fluid evacuated of <6 l, saline (3.5%) should be administered alone or, alternatively, synthetic plasma expander or albumin (6–8g/l of ascitic fluid) should be used for substitution.	2 A