Secondary peritonitis physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shivani Chaparala M.B.B.S [2]

Physical Examination

Appearance of the Patient

Patient appears to be irritable and confused, if associate with sepsis.

Vital Signs

• Hyperthermia
• Tachypnea
• Signs of sepsis such hypotension, tachycardia may be present.

Abdomen

• Abdominal tenderness
• Rebound tenderness