Peritonitis - Dialysis Associated
Alternate Names : Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal, Dialysis-Associated Peritonitis
DefinitionThis is an acute or chronic inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the peritoneum (lining of the abdomenal cavity) that occurs in people receiving peritoneal dialysis.
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• Intra-Abdominal Abscess
• Peritonitis
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• Blood Culture
• CBC
• Dialysis
• Peritoneal Fluid Culture
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• Abdominal Bloating
• Abdominal Pain
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• Chills
• Chronic
• Fever
• Nausea and Vomiting
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