Small Bowel Disease and Others Flashcards
1
Q
what is increased in pancreatitis
A
amylase blood levels
2
Q
what are the features of acute appendicitis
A
periumbilical pain that moves to the RIF
3
Q
what is Rovsing’s sign
A
more pain in the RIF than the LIF when the LIF is pressed
4
Q
what are general signs of appendicits
A
tachycardia
fever
lying still
coughing hurts
5
Q
what are signs in the RIF of appendicitis
A
guarding
tenderness
6
Q
where is the appendix normally anatomically
A
McBurney’s Point
7
Q
treatment of acute appendicitis
A
appendicectomy
