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Approach to Suspected Appendicitis - Management Algorithm

Suspected Appendicitis:
 • Vague periumbilical pain → localized RLQ pain
Approach to Suspected Appendicitis ... - Management Algorithm ... Suspected Appendicitis ... pain → localized RLQ ... #Management #Algorithm
Acute Appendicitis on POCUS

A linear transducer is over anterior RLQ.  Noncompressible fluid-filled structure >6mm +
Acute Appendicitis ... on POCUS A linear ... over anterior RLQ ... concerning for appendicitis ... #POCUS #clinical
Acute Abdominal Pain - Location Based Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Rule out surgical abdomen: pt lying still, rigid/hard
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... the cecum in the LUQ ... , appendicitis may ... present with LUQ ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Acute Pelvic Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Non-Gynecologic:
• Genitourinary (Infection, Stone)
• Gastrointestinal (Appendicitis, Gastroenteritis, Diverticulitis,
Causes of Acute ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Gastrointestinal (Appendicitis ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #OBGyn
Appendicitis on RLQ POCUS

Classic story for appendicitis in an adolescent male (<1 day of epigastric pain
Appendicitis on ... RLQ POCUS Classic ... story for appendicitis ... pain migrating to RLQ ... POCUS to most tender
Acute Appendicitis
 - Periumbilical -> RLQ pain
 - Fever 
 - Abdominal pain 
 - Nausea,
Acute Appendicitis ... Periumbilical -> RLQ ... Abdominal pain - Nausea ... Vomiting, Anorexia #Appendicitis
Acute Appendicitis on POCUS (Linear Probe) 

30M with generalized abd pain for past day. Looks uncomfortable;
Acute Appendicitis ... on POCUS (Linear ... ttp, more so in RLQ ... free fluid in the RLQ ... #POCUS #clinical
Pediatric Acute Abdominal Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Generalized/Migratory:
 • Intussusception
 • Gastroenteritis
 • Viral Illness
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Quadrant: • Appendicitis ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #
Appendicitis on POCUS
68 y/o male with acute RLQ pain, involuntary guarding, WBC 20.  Probe where
Appendicitis on ... POCUS 68 y/o male ... with acute RLQ ... Non perfed Acute Appendicitis ... #POCUS #clinical
Pediatric Vomiting - Gastrointestinal and Systemic Causes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hepatobiliary:
 • Acute Hepatitis
 • Acute
Gastrointestinal and Systemic Causes ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Intussusception • Acute Appendicitis ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #