Guidelines
Diverticulitis

Diverticulitis

Definitions

Involves source organ only without anatomical disruption

Extends beyond source organ causing peritonitis or abscess

Acquired outside of healthcare setting with no recent healthcare exposure

  • Acquired more than 48 hours post admission, or hospitalization, surgery, dialysis, residence in long term facility within last 12 months
  • Can be EARLY (less than 5 days) or LATE (more than 5 days) onset
  • Septic shock
  • If patient has tertiary peritonitis and septic shock, please refer to postoperative IAI section