Peritoneal Dialysis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the management of fungal peritonitis?
A
Removal of the PD catheter and oral or IV anti-fungals
2
Q
What is relapsing peritonitis?
A
An episode of peritonitis that occurs within four weeks of another episode with the same organism
3
Q
What are the criteria for the diagnosis of peritonitis?
A
- PD fluid WCC > 100cells/uL with >50% PMNs