Ag 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Peritonitis occurs when bacteria contaminate the abdomen and create _____ that results in vascular damage, lymphatic obstruction, vagosympthetic reflexes and ileus
A
Endotoxins. Anaerobic gram negative bacteria
2
Q
What occurs in peritonitis
A
Dehydration
Electrolyte disorder
Not passing feces
Septic shock
3
Q
Traumatic reticuloperitonitis is more commonly known as
A
Hardware dz
4
Q
What is the definition of TRP
A
Peritonitis in the anterior abdomen associated with the penetration of the reticulum by a foreign object
Often subclinical