Guidelines
Appendicitis

Appendicitis

Initial Management

Abdominal pain suspicious for appendicitis

  • Labs: CBC with diff, CRP, iStat chem 7 (if female: add U/A, bHCG)
  • Analgesics: Consider Morphine IV 0.1 mg/kg x1 PRN pain (max 5 mg/dose)
  • Studies: Consider ultrasound

Algorithm

Based on initial management, is appendicitis possible?

Additional Resources

Contacts:

  • Brendan Campbell, MD
  • Christine Rader, MD
  • Evan Fusaro, PA-C
  • Jennifer D'Amato, RN

Last Updated: 06.28.23