Appendicitis Flashcards
Sign of Appendicitis:
You press the Left, it radiates to the right
Ruvsing Sign
Blumber sign
Psoas Sign
Ruvsing Sign
Sign of Appendicitis:
( - ) pain upon Palpitation;
( + ) pain upon Release
Ruvsing Sign
Blumber sign
Psoas Sign
Blumberg Sign
( rebound tenderness )
Other term for Blumberg sign
Rebound Tenderness
Most comfortable position for pt with appendicitis
Psoa’s Position
( Fetal Position )
What is the diagnostic test for appendicitis?
Check for WBC
What to avoid by the pt with appendicitis?
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Warm Compress
Enema
Laxative
Analgesic
Diet for the Pt with appendicitis
NPO
To promote bowel rest
POC if ( - ) rupture
Psoa’s Position
( fetal lying position)
POC if ( + ) rupture
Semi - Fowlers Position
Upright Position
What to put to the pt to relieve pain?
Warm or cold compress?
Cold Compress
DOC for H. Pylori
Metronidazole (Flagyl)
In Peptic Ulcer with H. Pylori
- Amoxicillin
- Clarithromycin
- Tetracycline - CI in Pregnant
- Metronidazole
Surgery for Appendicitis
Appendectomy
