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Anatomy of appendix 
#appendix #surgery #anatomy #retrocecal
Anatomy of appendix ... #appendix #surgery ... #anatomy #retrocecal
Appendix Positions
 - Retrocecal (*most common)
 - Post-ileal
 - Pre-ileal
 - Sub-ileal
 - Pelvic
 - Subcecal
Appendix Positions ... - Retrocecal ( ... By @rev.med #Appendix ... Positions #Anatomy #surgery
The various positions of the appendix with the most common being retrocecal followed by pelvic
Retrocecal -
positions of the appendix ... most common being retrocecal ... followed by pelvic Retrocecal ... Postileal - 0.5% #appendix
Approach to Suspected Appendicitis - Management Algorithm

Suspected Appendicitis:
 • Vague periumbilical pain → localized RLQ pain
Management #Algorithm #surgery ... #appendix
Alternatives to opioids for pain management in the emergency department decreases opioid usage and maintains patient
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Appendicitis on POCUS

Gorgeous appendicitis just beneath the peritoneal line with the psoas mm laterally.

Labeled Schematic: https://twitter.com/EUSmkh/status/841741820375797762

#Appendicitis
#Appendicitis #appendix
Appendicitis on Abdominal Ultrasound

Noncompressible tubular structure with adjacent hyperechoic peri-appendiceal fat.

Dr. J. Christian Fox @jchristianfox

#Appendicitis #Appendix
#Appendicitis #Appendix
Colitis - Differential Diagnosis by Segment Location

Ascending Colon:
 - Shigella
 - Salmonella
 - Amebic colitis
Hepatic flexure:
Watershed) Cecum and Appendix
POCUS diagnosis of acute appendicitis:
(1) Blind-ended
(2) Target shaped tubular structure
(3) Originating from the cecum
(4) Non-compressible
(5) Non-peristalsing
Appendicitis #Abdominal #Appendix
Femoral Hernia Repair - Surgery Rapid Review Notes

Dr. Chandana Sri @santalum_aurum

#Femoral #Hernia #Repair #Surgery
Hernia Repair - Surgery ... Hernia #Repair #Surgery