Adult Guidelines
Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Peritonitis

Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Peritonitis

Initial Empiric Intraperitoneal Antibiotic Therapy

Is resistance and/or severe delayed cutaneous reaction to beta-lactams (e.g. penicillins or cephalosporins) suspected?

Clinical Consideration

  • Refractory peritonitis
  • Relapsing peritonitis
  • Refractory exit-site and tunnel infection
  • Fungal peritonitis
  • May also be considered for:
    • Repeat peritonitis
    • Mycobacterial peritonitis
    • Multiple enteric organisms