83. Appendicitis Flashcards
1
Q
3 determinants of where pain is felt
A
o Location off the cecum
o Course from the origin
o Length of appendix
2
Q
Most helpful Dx lab
A
combine inflammatory markers
o WBC > 10 and CRP > 8 has +LR of 23 and -LR of 0.03
3
Q
US criteria for appy
A
First 2 must be filled:
- diameter >6mm
- non-compressible
- fat stranding
- fluid surrounding
4
Q
Meds for non-perf
A
o Cipro/flagyl or ceftri/flagyl
5
Q
Meds for perf
A
o Tazo, or mero, or cefepime
