If the patient undergoes operation for a ruptured appendix then the recovery time is longer, as infection must be treated.
- The drain remains till the pus or fluids stops draining.
- IV antibiotics are given throughout the stay.
- After discharge oral antibiotics are given, and the patient is instructed to take proper care of the drain and gauge pack.
- It is important for the patient to note any increase in pus or infection and report to the surgeon immediately.
Advice on Discharge is usually rest for a week or two with a few pain killers and sometimes an extended course of antibiotics.
If a patient is having a high grade fever at the same time wheezes due to history of asthma but oxygen saturation is 99% on 2L/min via nasal prong. Which should be dealt first? my ineffective breathing pattern or fever"? Whaat can fever do with regards to my acute appendicitis?