eCCR Discharge Summary

34-year-old female presenting with: acute onset of severe right lower quadrant abdominal pain for the past 12 hours, accompanied by nausea and low-grade fever. # Appendicitis (suspected) # No other known medical conditions. Vitals on arrival: Temperature 38.1°C, Heart Rate 98 bpm, Blood Pressure 120/78 mmHg, Respiratory Rate 16 breaths/min, Oxygen Saturation 99% on room air. General examination: Appears acutely distressed, pale, guarding abdomen. Cardiovascular: S1S2 audible, no murmurs, normal peripheral pulses. Respiratory: Clear to auscultation bilaterally, no respiratory distress. Abdominal: Tenderness and guarding in the right lower quadrant, positive Rovsing's sign, rebound tenderness present. Bowel sounds present but diminished. Neurological: Alert and oriented to person, place, and time. Cranial nerves intact, motor and sensory intact in all extremities. Admitted Surgical Ward for suspected appendicitis. Assessment: 34-year-old female with classic presentation of acute appendicitis. Differential diagnoses include ovarian torsion, ectopic pregnancy (ruled out by negative urine hCG), and kidney stone. Contributing factors are unclear. Management: NPO status, IV fluids (Normal Saline at 100ml/hr), IV antibiotics (Cefoxitin 2g IV stat, then 1g IV q8h), pain management (Morphine 2mg IV q4h PRN), urgent surgical consult for appendectomy. Urine analysis, complete blood count, and abdominal ultrasound ordered. Patient informed of diagnosis and management plan.