Peritonitis Flashcards
1
Q
describe peritonitis
A
inflammation of the peritoneal cavity due to fluid accumulation
2
Q
clinical manifestations - abdomen
A
pain
rebound tenderness
rigid board-like
distention
3
Q
bowel sounds
A
diminished
4
Q
passing flatus?
A
no
5
Q
temp
A
elevated
6
Q
pulse
A
increased
7
Q
this can cause a compromise in which system
A
respiratory
8
Q
CBC
A
elevated
9
Q
BMP
A
changes in
Na
K
Cl
10
Q
ultrasound would show
A
abscess
fluid
11
Q
CT would show
A
abscess
12
Q
hypo or hypervolemia?
A
hypovolemia
13
Q
why hypovolemia?
A
all of the fluid is in the peritoneum instead of in blood vessels
14
Q
which meds would you give
A
pain meds
antibiotics
anti-emetics
IV fluids
15
Q
complications
A
third spacing
ileus
sepsis
respiratory distress
