APPI-Cost Trial for Perforated Appendicitis

After removal of the appendix from the patient's abdomen and attainment of hemostasis, 10 mL/kg of 1% PVI (up to a maximum of 1,000 mL) will be used to irrigate the pelvis and right upper and lower quadrants. The solution will be left to dwell for 1 minute and then suctioned out

Surgeons may utilize local irrigation with saline if deemed necessary, defined as instillation of a small volume (\<100 mL) of liquid followed by aspiration, for the purpose of confirming hemostasis or suctioning thick fluid. Some surgeons may utilize large volume irrigation with saline solution, if that is consistent with their usual practice. Patients in the usual care arm will not receive PVI irrigation.