Inflammation

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what age is most affected by appendicitis

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age 15-19

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o Nausea or vomiting before abdominal pain can indicate

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gastroenteritis

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o Abdominal pain followed by nausea and vomiting can

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appendicitis

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where is pain most often located with appendicitis

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o Initially in the abdomen or flank area (around umbilicus), then progresses to MCBURNEYS POINT (RLQ between the anterior iliac crest and the umbilicus

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what kind of pain usually indicates appendicitis?

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Rebound tenderness

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what are common symptoms of appendicits

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• N/V
• anorexia
• Low grade fever
  and pain

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WBC count and appendicits

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Increased WBC, but does NOT diagnose (10k-18k), if perforated (>20k)—This is expected to be elevated

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what other diagnostic tests can you do for appendicitis

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ultrasound and CT

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how long do you need to listen b4 you declare no bowel sounds?

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5 minutes

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also called a board like abdomen

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