Abdominal Trauma Flashcards
1
Q
Abdominal compartment syndrome
A
Decreased cardiac output (IVC compression)
Decreased urine output (low renal perfusion)
Bladder pressure > 25-30
2
Q
Criteria for positive DPL
A
> 10 cc of blood
100,000 rbc/cc
Presence of food, bile, bacteria
3
Q
Indications for DPL
A
Hypotension in a patient with blunt trauma
4
Q
Indications for laparotomy
A
Peritonitis
Free air
Uncontrolled visceral hemorrhage
5
Q
Most commonly injured organs
A
Penetrating - small bowel
Blunt - liver/spleen
