Appendicitis — Uganda (General Adult population)
Primary Treatment
Emergency surgery. Start antibiotic prophylaxis before surgery (<24hrs for unperforated, >=5 days for perforated).
If surgery is delayed
Ceftriaxone 2 g IV once daily (Child: 80 mg/kg) PLUS metronidazole 500 mg IV every 8 hours (Child: 10 mg/kg every 8 hours).
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