Flashcards in Peritonitis Deck (8)
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localised
occurs with all acute inflammatory conditions of GI tract
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Mx localised
depends on the underling condition e.g. acute appendicitis, acute cholecystitis
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Gerenalised
occurs due to rupture of an abd viscus e.g. perforated duodenal ulcer, perforated appendix
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Presentation of generalised
sudden onset of abd pain which rapidly becomes generalised
pt is shocked and lies still as movement exacerbates the pain
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Dx generalised peritonitis
plain AXR may show air under the diaphragm
serum amylase: to exclude acute pancreatitis
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Classification
onset: acute (most peritonitis)/chronic
source/origin: primary or secondary
cause: bacterial or chemical
location: localised or generalised
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what would absolute neutrophil count >250 cell/mm be?
SBP!!!
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