Appendix - small appendage protruding from

bet. the the small and large intestine.

Appendicitis - inflammation of the appendix

TYPES OF APPENDICITIS

Depending on onset:
1. Acute appendicitis - rapid; rupture could
transpire within 36 hrs
2. Chronic appendicitis - rare; could last for weeks,
months, or years; reoccuring

Depending on complication:
1. Simple - absence of complication
2. Complex - includes complication like peritonitis,
abcess, and sepsis
Predisposing factors: Signs and Symptoms: Ruptured
(Peritonitis)
Ruputerd Appendicitis - pre-hospital
time delay (Ohmari et al Pain would be felt in your entire abdomen
2014) Pain would be constant and more severe
Your fever would be higher
Acuite Appendicitis Breathing and heart rate may be fast
because of the severe pain
Fecalith
Other symptoms including chills,
Low fiber-diet weakness, and confusion
↑consumption of refined
carbohydrates Laboratory Test and Diagnosis:
Gender: male CBC
Age: 10 - 30 yrs old
Pelvic Examination
Family history
Abdominal Image Testing
Treatment Process and Medication
Nursing Consideration
Surgical Treatment  Ensure physiologic well-being before and after surgery
Appendectomy
 Provide health teaching
Explaratory Laparotomy
 Check for vital signs
Laparotomy abdominal washout procedure
 Check for signs and symptoms of complication
Medication Treatment
that could be caused by the perforation.
Antibiotics
Pain relievers
IV Fluids Nursing Management
Liquid diet Pre-op
 Proper fluid intake and nutritional diet
Home Care Treatment
 Administer antibiotic prophylaxis
Antibiotics
Pain relievers Post-op
 Ensure physiologic well-being before and after surgery
Liquid diet/ Diet
 Provide health teaching
Take a lot of rests
 Check for vital signs
Avoidance of strenuous activities  Check for signs and symptoms of complication
Keep surgical incision clear and dry that could be caused by the perforation.