Abdominal Trauma Flashcards
1
Q
Hematuria
A
Presence of blood in the urine
2
Q
Hemoperitoneum
A
Presence of extravasated blood in the peritoneal cavity
3
Q
Kehr sign
A
Pain in the left shoulder thought to be caused by referred pain secondary to irritation of the adjacent diaphragm
4
Q
Peritonitis
A
Inflammation of the serous membrane that covers the abdominal wall
5
Q
Retroperitoneal organ
A
Kidneys ureters pancreas duodenum
6
Q
Liver and spleen
A
Most injured in penetrating trauma
