title: Peritoneal catheterization.
abstract: Procedures involving invasion of the peritoneal cavity are often performed on critically ill or injured patients. Like any invasive procedure, they require a thorough understanding not only of their techniques and indications, but also of their contraindications and complications. Used appropriately, these procedures may serve as invaluable diagnostic or therapeutic tools in the care of acutely ill patients.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Camden.
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Gerber
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Bekes
mesh_terms: D001201:Ascites / Q000145:classification / Q000628:therapy; D000075202:Contraindications; D003422:Critical Care; D004322:Drainage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D010533:Peritoneal Lavage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*