Peritonitis : Treatments
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The cause must be identified and treated promptly. Treatment typically involves surgery and antibiotics.
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Peritonitis is an inflammation of the membrane which lines the inside of the abdomen and all of the internal organs. This membrane is called the peritoneum.
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Also known as peritoneal tap or abdominal tap, paracentesis consists of drawing fluid from the abdomen through a needle. Purpose Although little or no fluid is present in the abdominal (peritoneal) cavity of a healthy man, more than half an ounce may accumulate at certain times during a woman ' s menstrual cycle.
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An abdominal tap is a procedure in which a needle is inserted through the skin to remove fluid from the abdomen. Normally, the abdomen contains only a small amount of fluid. In certain conditions, large amounts of fluid can accumulate in the abdomen.
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Paracentesis is a procedure during which fluid from the abdomen is removed through a needle. Purpose There are two reasons to take fluid out of the abdomen.
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Paracentesis is a minimally invasive procedure using a needle to remove fluid from the abdomen. Purpose There are two reasons to take fluid out of the abdomen.
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Paracentesis is a procedure in which excess fluid in the abdomen is sampled by aspiration through a needle. The fluid may be called ascites fluid, abdominal fluid, or peritoneal fluid.
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Intravenous rehydration is the process by which sterile water solutions containing small amounts of salt or sugar are injected into the body through a tube attached to a needle which is inserted into a vein. Purpose Intravenous rehydration is used to restore the fluid and electrolyte balance of the body due to illness, surgery, or accident.
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Sterile water solutions containing small amounts of salt or sugar, are injected into the body through a tube attached to a needle that is inserted into a vein. Purpose Fever , vomiting, and diarrhea can cause a person to become dehydrated fairly quickly.
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Intravenous (IV) rehydration is a treatment for fluid loss in which a sterile water solution containing small amounts of salt or sugar is injected into the patient ' s bloodstream. Purpose Rehydration is usually performed to treat the symptoms associated with dehydration, or excessive loss of body water.
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