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==Background==
==Background==
*Most common complication of peritoneal dialysis
*Most common complication of peritoneal dialysis
*Presentation no different from other causes of peritonitis


==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==
*Presentation no different from other causes of peritonitis


==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==

Revision as of 06:25, 12 December 2014

Background

  • Most common complication of peritoneal dialysis

Clinical Features

  • Presentation no different from other causes of peritonitis

Differential Diagnosis

Workup

  • Send dialysate fluid for cell count, Gram stain, cx (if available)
    • Cell count >100 w/ >50% neutrophils most c/w infection

Management

  • Can add [[antibiotic] to the dialysate if possible (parenteral abx not required)

Disposition

  • Admit

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