Appendicitis Flashcards by Lindsay Bouvin | Brainscape

Q

what is appendicitis

A

inflammation of appendix

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complication for appendicitis

A

obstruction –> inflammed
gangrene
abscess
*peritonitis

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S/S appendicitis

A

RLQ pain
rebound pain
sudden relief = rupture

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