Urinalysis and Body Fluids 6th Edition by Majorie DiLorenzo, Susan Strasinger

Exercise 25

Discuss the diagnostic significance of peritoneal lavage.

Step 1 of 2

Peritoneal fluid:

• The fluid accumulated between the peritoneal membranes is referred to “ascitic fluid” or “peritoneal fluid”

• Normal saline is occasionally introduced into “peritoneal cavity” as lavage to detect abdominal injuries