Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is it
A
An infection of ascites
2
Q
Presentation
A
Abdo pain Fever Rigor Renal impairment Tachycardia Sepsis
3
Q
Investigations
A
Ascitic tap: - fluid protein and glucose - cultures - white cell content Neutrophil count Protein <25g/L
4
Q
Treatment
A
IV antibiotics
Ascitic fluid drainage
IV albumin infusion (stops CVS flooding fluid back in once removed)
