Abdominal Assessment Flashcards
What are some red flags of S in socrates in regard to abdominal assessment?
Central initially then radiates - appendicitis
Under ribs (Murphys)
What are some red flags of O in socrates in regard to abdominal assessment?
Sudden onset - AAA rupture, ruptured ectopic pregnancy
What are some red flags of C in socrates in regard to abdominal assessment?
Tearing pain - rupture
Spasmodic - bowel obstruction
What are some red flags of R in socrates in regard to abdominal assessment?
Radiates to shoulder - ruptured spleen/ectopic
Radiates to back - AAA
Chest - MI
What are some red flags of A in socrates in regard to abdominal assessment?
Pyrexia - appendicitis
Melena/haematemesis - GI bleed
Haematuria - kidney stones
What are some red flags of T in socrates in regard to abdominal assessment?
Pain before vomiting - appendicitis
Gradual worsening of intensity - appendicitis
What are some red flags of E in socrates in regard to abdominal assessment?
Worse after eating - Pancreatitis
What are some red flags of Severity in socrates in regard to abdominal assessment?
Severe pain
What are some red flags of PMHx in regard to abdominal assessment?
Previous surgeries - bowel obstruction
What are some red flags of DHx in regard to abdominal assessment?
Anticoagulants/Antiplatelets - GI Bleed
What are some red flags of SHx in regard to abdominal assessment?
Alcohol - pancreatitis, GI bleed
Smoking - AAA, MI, Cancer
Unprotected sex - ruptured ectopic
What are some red flags of FHx in regard to abdominal assessment?
AAA
Appendicitis
Pancreatitis
MI
What does a white layer on the tongue indicate?
Fungal infection
What are the 6F’s?
Fluids
Fetus
Flatulence
Faeces
Fats
Fulminant masses
What is Cullens sign?
Bruising around belly button
Can be a sign of haemorrhagic pancreatitis, ruptured spleen, rupture ectopic pregnancy.
