Appendicitis Flashcards
1
Q
Appendicitis
A
Inflammation of the inner lining of the appendix
Clinical Emergency
*If it stops hurting that means it gets worse! Like peritonitis
2
Q
Etiology and Patho
A
Obstruction in the appendiceal lumen
- IBD
- Infections
- Fecal stasis and fecaliths
- Others (foreign objects, tumors, etc)
3
Q
Fecaliths
A
Essentially poop stones
4
Q
Clinical Manifestations
A
Abdominal pain
- followed by N/V
- Migrates from periumbilical area to RLQ
- Rebound tenderness over McBurney Point, pain on percussion, rigidity, guarding
5
Q
McBurney Point
A
Just above the right hip.
6
Q
Diagnosis
A
Complete H&P Labs: WBC, c-reactive protein Urinalysis Ultrasonography Imaging: KUB, CT, MRI Barium enema studies
7
Q
Treatment
A
Antibiotics
Fluid Rescuscitation
Surgery (Appendectomy)
