Peritonitis — Uganda (General Adult population)
Clinical Features
Severe and continuous pain (generalised if whole peritoneum affected). Abdominal swelling, fever, vomiting, tachycardia, hypoxia. Hypovolemic shock. Tender rigid abdomen, rebound tenderness. Absent bowel sounds.
Investigations
Abdominal X-ray/ultrasound. CBC, culture and sensitivity. Renal and Liver function tests.
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