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Originally posted by Doc T
be careful what you write.... there are different categories of a perforated appendix. It can perforate freely into the abdominal cavity or it can perforate and form a loculated abscess. The former requires immediate surgical intervention and no "cooling down" period.
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This is my own experience from not only working in ER but having my own appy removed. Most cases of acute appendicitis that present to ER will be tx this way...
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I do agree that for the TS IV antiobiotics and hydration would be the indicated treatment until evac.
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THis is ideal and the probably the only field tx for 18D that I am aware of thus far. I understand that abx tx would be well within the range of capability for 18D but just how spectrum can one or two men carry in the field.
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Obviously, this was before the 80 hour work week began.
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Nurses (and pts) the country over thank God for this-
ccrn
***edited to clarify the format only.. CCRN, put a [/quote] at the end of the desired quote instead of a [quote]. The board needs to know the beginning and end to look right once posted.