Peritonitis

//Western Diagnosis// inflammation of the peritoneal cavity

Etiology
1. perforation of the GI tract 2. trauma 3. blood 4. pancreatitis 5. PID 6. vascular accidents

Signs & Symptoms
1. sudden onset of severe abd pain 2. abd tenderness, Vomiting, high fever 3. no peristalsis

Diagnosis
1. determine cause as rapidly as possible 2. x-rays 3. laparotomy

Complications
1. rapid multisystem failure 2. dehydration 3. respiratory distress 4. DIC

Treatment
1. refer to ER