Peritonitis Flashcards
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How would a patient with peritonitis present?
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Fever Tachy - cardia/pnoea Nausea & vomiting (maybe) Diffuse abdo pain that becomes localised Rebound tenderness
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Define peritonitis
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Primary peritonitis
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Secondary Peritonitis
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5
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Tertiary peritonitis
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Causative agents
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7
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Pattern of concentration and oxygen use of bacteria in GI tract
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8
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Routes of transmission
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9
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Risk factors for secondary peritonitis
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10
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How does bacteria cause peritonitis
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Diagnostic test
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12
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Two common bacterias found in peritonitis and their synergistic effects?
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13
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Bacteroides Fragilis virulence factors
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14
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Treatment for peritonitis
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Antibiotics used for peritonitis
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When is single therapy given for peritonitis?
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17
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How long should antibiotics be given for?
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18
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Dangers of broad spectrum therapy?
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19
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How does metronidazole work?
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20
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What organisms are metronidazole effective against?
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