دستورات اولیه برای آپاندیسیت حاد

1. NPO
2. CVS q6h
3. Serum NS 1000 cc / IV / stat free
4. Serum half Saline 1 lit / IV / tds
5. CBC, Na, K, BUN, Cr, BS, UA, Grav index (for women)
6. Abd.X-ray (supine)>> not necessary (if clinical Dx is highly suspected)7. CXR
8. ECG & Cardiology consult if age>40 y/o
9. Abdominopelvic sonography (esp. for women)
10. OB/GYN consult if gynecologic problems may not be ruled out

After Diagnosis is made:

1. Ready for OR (shave, gown)
2. stat serum if dehydrated
3. analgesic (e.g. MS 5 mg / IM / stat)
4. stat dose of ABs for prophylaxis (Ceftriaxon & Metronidazol)