Approach to the vomiting patient Flashcards
1
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Differentiate vomiting from regurgitation
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2
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List the common causes of vomiting in the emergency patient and prioritise them depending upon the signalment and history of the patient
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3
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Discuss the definition of the term “acute abdomen”
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4
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Justify the importance of identifying and differentiating medical from surgical causes
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5
Q
List the common causes of patients with acute abdomen
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6
Q
Discuss the diagnostic evaluation of patients with acute abdomen
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7
Q
Explain the clinical findings that indicate exploratory laparotomy
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8
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Explain how to use abdominal fluid analysis to assist in the diagnosis and management of these patients
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