Acute Abdomen Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of intra-abdominal sepsis
A
Perforation Ischaemia Trauma PID Malignancy
2
Q
Symptoms of peritonitis
A
Abdominal pain
Anorexia
Nausea and vomiting
3
Q
Signs of peritonitis
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Fever Tachycardia Tenderness, guarding and rebound tenderness Hypotension Shock
4
Q
Investigations for acute abdomen
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FBC -raised WCC U and Es LFT Amylase and lipase Blood cultures Peritoneal cytology Urinalysis Imaging BMs
5
Q
Management of peritonitis
A
Antibiotics
Fluids
Surgery to treat cause or drain fluid collections.
6
Q
Initial steps in acute abdomen
A
Airway and 100% o2
Breathing
Circulation+ large bore IV + fluids
