CRACKCast E093 - Appendicitis

This podcast covers Chapter 93 of Rosen's 8th Edition Emergency Medicine (or Chapter 83 if you've got the new-shiny 9th edition). All hail to the appendix. The pluto of our organs. List 8 ddx for appendicitis List 5 causes of acute appendiceal obstruction and describe the pathophysiology of appendicitis including pain location List 5 PEX findings in appendicitis. Describe how the presentation of appendicitis is different in peds, pregnant women, and elderly. List 2 advantages and disadvantages each for CT and US in the diagnosis of appendicitis. What is the sensitivity/specificity of ↑WBC Describe a clinical pathway for the diagnosis and management of appendicitis. When are antibiotics indicated?     Wisecracks: 1) Which patient groups present atypically 2) Describe the Alvarado Score and the Ped for Appendicitis 3) What are U/S findings of appendicitis?