Peritoneal Dialysis Flashcards
1
Q
The most commonly isolated organism in peritonitis associated with peritoneal dialysis is?
A
Staphylococcus epidermidis, which is a coagulase-negative staphylococci
Staphylococcus aureus is another common cause
2
Q
X
A
Z
3
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X
A
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X
5
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X
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X
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X
A
X
7
Q
Treatment of peritoneal dialysis ?
A
cover both Gram positive and Gram negative organisms
8
Q
Recommendation of Abx for peritoneal dialysis ?
A
vancomycin (or teicoplanin) + ceftazidime added to dialysis fluid OR vancomycin added to dialysis fluid + ciprofloxacin by mouth
