Acute cholecystitis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of cholecystitis?
A
Calculus (caused by gallstones)
Acalculus (not caused by them)
2
Q
Presentation of cholecystitis? (Any 3 plus bolded answer)
A
MURPHY SIGN
Tachycardia
Tachypnoea
RUQ pain may radiate to right shoulder
Raised inflammatory markers
Fever
Nausea
Vomiting
3
Q
First line imaging for cholecystitis?
A
US
4
Q
Conservative management of cholecystitis? (4)
A
Nil by mouth
IV fluids
Antibiotics
NG tube if vomiting
