1
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what are the signs of peritonitis?
A
Tenderness + tachycardia Reflex guarding Absent or reduced bowel sounds Pyrexia Percussion pain Extremely unwell Distant palpation - local tenderness
2
Q
what is the triad of peritonitis?
A
tenderness
reflex guarding
absent or reduced bowel sounds
3
Q
3 causes of free air under diaphragm
A
perf gastric or duodenal ulcer
gastric carcinoma
Acute medicine
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