Appendicitis: Diagnostic Procedures Flashcards
1
Q
Diagnostic Procedures
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- WBC count
- Pregnancy Test
- Urinalysis
- UTZ
- CT Scan
- Neuro-Spec Imaging
2
Q
WBC count: what to evaluate
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- Leukocytosis: above 10,000/mm³
- Perforation: if WBC above 20,000/mm³
- Elevated neutrophils
3
Q
Why pregnancy test?
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To R/O ectopic pregnancy
4
Q
Why urinalysis?
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To R/O UTI
5
Q
Reveals enlarged appendix
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UTZ
6
Q
If symptoms are recurrent or prolonged
May reveal presence of fecalith
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CT Scan
7
Q
Uses a technetium antibody, anti-CD 15 monoclomal antibody that selectively binds to neutrophils at the injection site
Use gamma camera
Diagnosis within 1hr
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Neuro-Spec Imaging
