Below is a table of tests for
determining whether a patient has appendicitis. Given that this is
an acute condition that can cause sepsis and death without
immediate surgery, which test would you choose? Why did you choose
this?
Below is a table of tests for determining whether a patient has appendicitis. Given that this is an acute condition that can cause sepsis and death without immediate surgery, which test would you choose? Why did you choose this? Sensitivity Specific ty + LR Adults CT scan Ultrasound 94 86 64 95 81 72 18.8 4.5 2.3 0.06 0.17 0.5 C-reactive protein> 1.0 mg/dl Children CT scan Ultrasound 97 86 64 93 95 82 13.9 17.2 3.6 0.03 0.15 0.44 C-reactive protein> 1.0 mg/dl 89 9.0 0.01 Ultrasound followed by CT if indeterminate (non-contrast)





