Notes in 09_Peritonitis

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Peritonitis}} occurs {{c2::when the visceral or parietal peritoneum become inflamed}}
Published	02/10/2024	Risk Factors of Peritonitis {{c1::Gallstones (Acute cholecystitis)}} {{c1::Appendix (Acute appendicitis)}} {{c1::Diverticular disease (Acute diverticu…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Peritonitis}} {{c1::Tense and painful abdomen}} {{c1::There may be distension and involuntary guarding}} {{c1::Tachycardia}} {{c…
Published	02/10/2024	Investigations of Peritonitis {{c1::Raised CRP and WCC}} {{c1::May have raised lactate (underlying ischaemia)}} {{c1::CT to identify pathology}}
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Peritonitis is by {{c1::treating the underlying cause}} and giving {{c1::IV antibiotics and fluids}}
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