Cholecystitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is cholecystitis?
A
Chronic or acute inflammation of the gallbladder
2
Q
Risk factors
A
-women , over age 40
-postmenopausal
-sedentary lifestyle
-obesity
-familial tendency
3
Q
Meds given
A
Pain meds
Antiemetics (nausea)
Antibiotics
4
Q
What procedure is done? Why?
A
ERCP : visualization of gall bladder, cystic duct, common hepatic duct, and common bile duct
5
Q
Signs and symptoms
A
Pain
Pain after high fat meal
Fever
Jaundice
Right shoulder / scapular pain
N/v
6
Q
Lab / diagnostic testing
A
Ultrasonography, LFT, serum bilirubin, WBC, HIDA scan
7
Q
Interventions (post - op care)
A
Ambulation
Diet - hydration
Incision site / care
Control pain
