Abdomen Flashcards
1
Q
Air contrast barium enema as treatment for?
A
Can use to treat for intussusception
2
Q
Worried about perforation in bowels and want to use Barium?
A
Don’t! Use HIPAC instead. But be very sure you want to do this… because this test and barium are the worst
3
Q
Why do people with no gall bladders get diarrhea?
A
Bile flows through constantly is a bowel emollient - leads to increased pooping
4
Q
Diverticulitis?
A
Inflammation of the out-pouching of the colon due to obstruction. Can lead to abscess.
If uncomplicated can treat with abx, if complicated may need surgical resection
5
Q
Severity scale for pancreatitis?
A
Ranson’s criteria
