Peritonitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is peritonitis?
A
Inflammation of the peritoneum
2
Q
What are the causes of peritonitis? (2)
A
Primary: spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, ascites
Secondary: caused by something else eg bile
3
Q
What are the clinical presentations of peritonitis? (4)
A
Localised guarding + rebound tenderness
Shoulder tip pain
Nausea + vomiting
Fever
4
Q
How would you investigate peritonitis? (2)
A
Ascitic tap
Blood cultures
5
Q
How would you treat peritonitis? (5)
A
ABC (airways, breathing, circulation) IV antibiotics: cefuroxime, metronidazole NG tube insertion Analgesia Surgery
