All are early features of generalized peritonitis except
Correct Answer: Hippocratic facies
Description: Features of diffuse/generalised peritonitisEarlyAbdominal painTendernessGuardingInfrequent bowel soundsTachycardiaFeverLaterAbdominal rigidityAbdominal distensionAbsent bowel soundsCold, clammy extremitiesThready irregular pulseDrawn and anxious face (Hippocratic facies) Ref: Bailey and love 27e pg: 1050
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