A paracentesis may be performed at an emergency room if necessary. Blood tests may be administered before a paracentesis. A patient's blood pressure should be monitored during a paracentesis. Paracentesis is a procedure to remove fluid that has collected in the abdomen. A doctor will have to perform a paracentesis differently on a pregnant patient.
Definition of abutting. : that abuts or serves as an abutment : adjoining, bordering.
aid and abet TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed. See abet, the act of helping another person commit a crime, usually in a more passive manner, such as serving as a lookout for a robbery. Despite not taking such an active role, one guilty of aiding and abetting may be guilty of a crime and punished as if they took an active role. In criminal law.