Abdomen Pain

Question 0

Abdominal pain ALS

Answer 0

Advanced airway adjunct as needed

If the assessment indicates any of the following
A-hemodynamic instability
B- concurrent respiratory compromise
C- Glasgow coma score less than 13
D-significant hemorrhage
E-pulsatile abdominal mass
Or
If the pulse rate is greater than 120 beats per minute and there are signs of hypoperfusion such as decreased sensorium, diaphoresis, capillary refill greater than two seconds, cool extremities, or cyanosis establish intravenous access with normal saline, titrate to a systolic blood pressure of 90 to 100 Mmhg

For severe pain, and only if systolic blood pressure greater than 90, consider administration of opiate pain medication per pain medication Policy

Question 1

Can you give pain meds to abd pain? If so when?

Answer 1

Yes for severe pain

if BP > 90

Question 2

Abdominal Pain-(A-E) - For IV

Answer 2

A) Hemodynamic instability
B) Concurrent respiratory compromise
C) GCS

Question 3

Abdominal Pain- the -OR- Section for IV/Cardiac Monitoring

Pulse Rate &

Answer 3

Pulse rate > or = to 120 &

Hypoperfusion- Decreased sensorium, diaphoresis, cap refill greater than 2 seconds, cool extremities, or cyanosis.

Question 4

Abdominal Pain- For pain localized to upper abdomen:

Answer 4

Consider 12-lead

Question 5

Abdominal Pain-Pain management - 3 criteria

Answer 5

1) Severe Pain
2) SBP>90
3) RR>12

Question 6

Abdominal Pain- Non-Traumatic pain med admin
Dose
Max
Repeat

Answer 6

1mcg/kg slow IV/IO
Repeat 5 minutes
Max 2 mcg/kg total

Question 7

Can you do a 12 lead for abdominal pain

Answer 7

Yes if localized to the upper abdomen