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Peritonitis

Peritonitis: Excerpt from Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)

Signs and Symptoms

Sudden, severe, abdominal pain, especially in area of underlying disorder; nausea and vomiting; abdominal rigidity

Treatment (Tx)

Antibiotics, nothing by mouth, supportive care (I.V. fluid and electrolyte replacement)

Book Source Details

  • Book Title: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)
  • Author(s): Springhouse
  • Year of Publication: 2005
  • Copyright Details: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), Copyright © 2005 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

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Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.




More About This Book:
Title: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)
Authors: Springhouse
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Copyright: 2005
ISBN: 1-58255-370-X

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