Peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis: Difference between revisions
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*Can add [[antibiotic] to the dialysate if possible (parenteral abx not required) | *Can add [[antibiotic]] to the dialysate if possible (parenteral abx not required) | ||
**1st gen [[cephalosporin]] or [[vancomycin]] (if pen allergic) | **1st gen [[cephalosporin]] or [[vancomycin]] (if pen allergic) | ||
Revision as of 07:23, 30 December 2014
Background
- Most common complication of peritoneal dialysis
Clinical Features
- Presentation no different from other causes of peritonitis
Differential Diagnosis
Dialysis Complications
- Dialysis-associated hypotension
- Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome
- Air embolism
- Missed dialysis (pulmonary edema)
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)
- 1st gen cephalosporin or vancomycin (if pen allergic)
Disposition
- Admit