Abdominal Trauma Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common cause of penetrating injuries?
A
High velocity missiles (gun shot, stab, shrapnel)
2
Q
What is the typical management of penetrating injuries?
A
Most require laparotomy/laparoscopy
3
Q
Which organs are most commonly injured in penetrating injuries?
A
- Liver
- Small bowel
- Diaphragm
- Colon
4
Q
What is the common cause of blunt trauma?
A
Deceleration forces tear bowel from mesentery, liver from vena cava etc.
5
Q
Which organs are most commonly injured in blunt trauma?
A
- Spleen
- Liver
- Retroperitoneal
- Small bowel
6
Q
What is the FAST scan and what does it identify?
A
- Initial focused assessment with sonography for trauma
2. Evaluates fluid in the peritoneum or pericardium
