Appendicitis Risk Calculator
Track key assessment steps for appendicitis evaluation
⚠️ Disclaimer: This checklist is based on clinical guidelines and is for research/educational purposes only. It should not replace clinical judgment or established institutional protocols and cannot be used for diagnostic, treatment or discharge decisions.
| Step | Low Risk | Medium Risk | High Risk | Completed |
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STEP 1: Risk Stratification
a) What is the calculated risk score?
b) Based on clinical assessment of medium-high risk patients, is appendicitis likely?
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Female AAS ≤8
Male AIRS ≤2
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Female AAS ≥9
Male AIRS ≥3
Indeterminate
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Female AAS ≥9
Male AIRS ≥3
Likely Appendicitis
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STEP 2: Care Pathway
Is the patient on an appropriate care pathway?
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Consider discharge with worsening advice
For symptom onset <24hours: consider ambulatory follow up
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Ambulatory Review in 24hrs
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Admit
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STEP 3: Selective Imaging
Has appropriate imaging been considered?
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For cases of clinical concern or upon re-attendance: refer to medium risk column
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Consider LDCT if symptoms persist
Refer if alternate diagnosis suspected
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Consider LDCT before surgery
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STEP 4: Management
Did CT show evidence of appendicitis?
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Yes - Treat Appendicitis
No - Consider discharge
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Yes - Treat Appendicitis
No - Consider discharge
For ongoing clinical concern: consider monitoring or referral
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