Treatment and management of acute appendicitis
Bristow, N.
Nursing Times 100(43): 34-36
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0954-7762 PMID: 15551905 Document Number: 583995
Acute appendicitis is one of the most common surgical conditions, and affects about seven per cent of the population. Perforation of the appendix and associated peritonitis is the most common complication. This guided reflection article discusses the signs, pre and postoperative treatment and nursing management of patients presenting with acute appendicitis.