ACUTE APPENDICITIS Flashcards
1
Q
Most common age range
A
10-20 years
2
Q
what is the psoas sign?
A
pain on extending hip if retrocaecal appendix
3
Q
Ix
A
raised inflammatory markers
neutrophil leucocytosis
urine analysis
pregnancy test
US - females
CT - if suspected in females on US
4
Q
Mx
A
appendicectomy
prophylactic abx iv
