Acute Appendicitis Flashcards
1
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Pain in appendicitis
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Peri-umbilical abdominal pain radiating to RIF, pain being worse on coughing or going over speed bumps
2
Q
Symptoms of appendicitis
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Vomit, mild pyrexia, anorexia
3
Q
Examination findings in appendicitis
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Generalised peritonitis if perforation has occured, rebound, percussion tenderness, guarding and rigidity. Rovsing’s sign, psoas sign.
4
Q
Diagnosis of appendicitis
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Raised inflammatory markers, compatible history and exam. neutrophil predominant leucocytosis 80%.
5
Q
Investigations into appendicitis to rule out other conditions
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Urinary analysis, US
6
Q
Management of acute appendicitis
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Appendicectomy, prophylaxic IV abx
