Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Peritonitis

ConditionDescription

Infection without perforation of bowel

Symptoms

Generalized pain; 
Sudden onset; 
Severe pain that is diffuse and worsens with movement or coughing; 
Fever; 
Confusion; 
Nausea and vomiting;

PhysicalFindings

Rebound tenderness; 
Absent bowel sounds

ClinicalTests

CBC with diff; (neutrophils); 
abdominal x-ray; 
sample or peritoneal fluid (culture);

RiskFactors

Elderly;

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

ProgressionFromCondition

TreatmentOptions

Emergency;

PharmOptions

Cefotaxime, ceftriaxone;

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/genitourinary-disorders/renal-replacement-therapy/peritoneal-dialysis