Appendicitis Flashcards
1
Q
Diagnosis of appendicitis
A
RIF pain
Signs of infection
Anorexia/GIT upset
2
Q
Three signs on clinical exam for appendicitis
A
Rovsing’s - palpatation on left = pain on right
Obturator sign - Internal hip rotation = pain (pelvic)
Iliopsoas - right hip extension = pain (retroceacal)
3
Q
Two tests to perform on all people presenting with symptoms/signs of appendicitis
A
Urinalysis (UTI/renal colic)
Pregnancy test
4
Q
Imaging for appendicitis
A
Only if unsure of diagnosis
AXR - non-specific [feacolith/ loss of psoas shadow]
US - thickened wall and diameter, free fluid
CT - thickened wall and diameter, free fluid, phlegmon/abscess
