How to perform a diagnostic peritoneal lavage.
Peritoneal lavage can be a very helpful investigation in the initial management of trauma patients. The technique demands some basic surgical skills but has been shown to be relatively safe and accurate when performed by appropriately trained junior doctors.
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Accident and Emergency Medicine, University of Manchester School of Medicine, Hope Hospital, Salford.
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D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy / Q000379:methods; D010533:Peritoneal Lavage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests