Phrase Medicine

  • Knowledge Base
  • Contact Us
Home / A/P / appendictis

appendictis

In the ED, their vitals/exam are as above. Patient’s Alvarado score is *** prior to labs, however with findings consistent with appendicitis on exam. Without concern for ovarian torsion. Less likely UTI vs. cystitis. Less likely pyelo.
– Labs/Tests: EKG, D-stick, CBC, CMP, lipase, coags, UA, Upeg, urine culture
– Imaging: BSUS (start just above right iliac crest looking for non-compressible, >6mm, donut-shaped structure/free fluid above psoas muscle), Appendix ultrasound, CT abdomen pelvis if indeterminate
– Treatments: IVF, Zofran, Tylenol
– Consults: Pending imaging
– Dispo: Pending further testing

A/P

About medphrases

View all posts by medphrases →

Related Articles

  • Cardiogenic Shock
  • Cardiac transplant
  • Cardiac arrest
  • Cankersore

Categories

  • 64A/P
  • 1HEENT
  • 4Management
  • 1Pediatrics
  • 2Physical Exam
  • 1Pulm

Most Viewed

  • Knee Exam 7345
  • SOB + Fever 1525
  • APEpistaxisposterior 1399
  • Croup 1393
  • IUD Pain 1375

Most Liked

  • 64A/P
  • 1HEENT
  • 4Management
  • 1Pediatrics
  • 2Physical Exam
  • 1Pulm
  • Knee Exam
  • SOB + Fever
  • APEpistaxisposterior
  • Croup
  • IUD Pain

About Phrase Medicine

Medical SmartPhrases for every utility

Phrase Medicine 2022
Click to Copy