Pediatric Guidelines
Appendicitis

Appendicitis

Treatment Considerations

Discharge Considerations

  • Afebrile >24 hrs
  • Tolerating PO diet
  • Benign abdominal exam by surgeon
  • Ambulating without assistance
  • Pain well controlled
  • No PE and swimming for 2 weeks
  • Follow up appointment with Primary Surgeon in 1-2 weeks
  • Call MD for:
    • Persistent abdominal pain
    • Fevers >38ºC
    • Nausea/vomiting
    • Intolerance of diet
    • Intolerance of antibiotics
    • Development of wound drainage/erythema
  • Pain control with:
    • OTC Tylenol
    • OTC Motrin
    • Limit narcotics if possible
  • Remove dressing 5 days after surgery
  • Persistent abdominal pain
  • Fevers >38ºC
  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Intolerance to antibiotics