Diagnostic peritoneal lavage

The diagram shows the correct positioning of the peritoneal lavage catheter with its tip (arrow) deep in the pelvis.

From: Whitehouse JS, Weigelt JA. Diagnostic peritoneal lavage: a review of indications, technique, and interpretation. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med 2009; 17:13. Copyright © 2009 Whitehouse and Weigelt. This graphic has been reproduced under the Creative Commons Attribution License (2.0).

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