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Appendicitis (Symptoms (Pain (Right Lower Quadrant (Worse with Pressure…
Appendicitis
Symptoms
Loss of Appetite
Nausea
Vomiting
Bloating
Pain
Initially around Umbilicus
Right Lower Quadrant
Worse with Pressure & Release
Flatulence
Fever
Diarrhea or Constipation
Malaise
Elevated HR
Treatment
Antibiotics
Surgery
Post-op
Pre-Op
Imaging
CT
X-Ray
Rule Out Other Causes
NPO
Monitoring
Labs
Coping
Caring Science
Surgical Site
Vitals
I&Os
IVF
Antiemetic
Assist ADLs
Caritas Process 9
Pain Interventions
Non-Pharmalogical
Pharmalogical
Prepare for
Discharge
Caritas Process 7
Potential Complications
Rupture
Peritonitis
Dehiscence
Infection
Sepsis
Death
Bowel Obstruction
Increases with Delayed Care
Risk Factors
All Ages & Populations
Most Common at 10-30 Years
~30% 18-24 Uninsured
Caritas Process 2
Constipation
Children with Cystic Fibrosis
Family Hx esp. if Male
Prognosis
94% No Complications
1% Mortality
7
1-10
9
2
