12 - peritonitis

Question 1

(peritonitis)

1. what is a cause of primary peritonitis in cats?

Answer 1

1. FIP

Question 2

1. local peritontities - require surgical mgmt?
2. does diffuse peritontitis?

Answer 2

1. no
2. yes

Question 3

Cx?

Answer 3

abdominal pain, fever, vomiting, dehydration, shock

Question 4

(dx)

1. history and px: findings of hematemesis, melena, or hematochezia increase suspicion of bowel perforation

Question 5

(diagnostic tests)

1. analysis of abdominal fluid indicates large numbers of what?
2. how does glucose conc compare to serum?

Answer 5

1. neutrophils (greater than 500/uL)
2. lower

Question 6

(treatment)

1. medical mgmt involves correction of dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities, and systemic abx
2. sx mgmt with lavage and drainage may be required if the peritonitis is moderate or severe, is not improving with medical tx, or is due to sx lesion