Abdominal emergencies — Flashcards

Abdominal compartment syndrome is managed with a(n) _____ of abdominal contents

Stable small bowel obstruction treatment includes IV fluids and _____ for decompression

A pt. with a(n) _____ will lay motionless in fear that any mvmt will slosh fluid around and aggravate pain

What is the diagnosis in a patient with previous abdominal surgery, asthma, abdominal pain, and a gradually enlarging periumbilical mass? _____

Appendicitis presents with diffuse periumbilical pain that eventually localizes to _____

Swallow battery, magnet, or sharp item is managed with _____

Hint: next step

How do you decide to treat pancreatic pseudocyst? _____

Hint: wks and cm

What is best tx of achalasia? _____

Foul-smelling anal discharge, dyschezia, and a pustule-like anal verge lesion is suggestive of a(n) _____

_____ inguinal hernia = internal (deep) and superficial ring _____ inguinal hernia = superficial ring only