A look at possible predictive factors in paediatric appendicitis diagnosis in Emergency Centres

Making an accurate diagnosis in children may be difficult and this study looks at the possible clinical predictive factors when making a diagnosis of appendicitis in the Emergency Centre.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article was to review a study regarding the use of clinical predictive factors when diagnosing children with appendicitis in Emergency Centres. Diagnosis may usually be difficult due to poor communication or difficulty in physical exams.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. Signs and symptoms of appendicitis

2. Predictive factors that can be utilised when diagnosing appendicitis
3. The obstacles faced when trying to diagnose children.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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