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Originally Posted by blueash

Your extremely stated allegation that the poster got sub-standard care is beyond the pale and nearly libelous. I suspect that your years as a nursing administrator does not qualify you to know the care required for acute appendicitis. Here is the correct information: JAMA Network | JAMA Surgery | Effects of Delaying Appendectomy for Acute Appendicitis for 12 to 24 Hours

"An approach to the treatment of acute appendicitis that includes the early administration of intravenous antibiotics and fluid hydration followed by the performance of appendectomy during the day hours does not increase the rate of complications, and it does not significantly increase the length of stay or rate of advanced appendicitis. In addition, this practice pattern decreases the need for operating during the late night hours or the interruption of the regular operating room schedule. Finally, it aids in focusing resources and operating room availability to life-threatening emergencies"

Thank you....