Appendicitis Flashcards
1
Q
presentation
A
- periumbilical pain, RLQ pain
- N/V
- RLQ rebound tenderness
- Psoas/obturator signs present
- fever
2
Q
Diagnostic of choice
A
CT abdomen
3
Q
Labs
A
increase WBC
4
Q
Treatment
A
surgical emergency
appendectomy
5
Q
complication of untreated appendicitis
A
will develop gangrene within 36 hrs.
6
Q
McBurney’s Point is associated with what GI disorder?
A
Appendicitis
