Relapsing and Repeat Peritonitis1
Relapse is defined as an episode that occurs within 4 weeks of completion of therapy of a prior episode with the same organism or 1 sterile episode.
Repeat is defined as an episode that occurs more than 4 weeks after completion of therapy of a prior episode with the same organism.
Initiate appropriate antibiotic based on culture*
Recommend timely catheter removal be considered.
Suggest reinsertion of new PD catheter be at least 2 weeks after catheter removal and complete resolution of peritoneal symptoms.
*Refer to Empiric Therapy for organism.
