Chapter 19: GI and Urologic Emergencies Flashcards by Taylor Perkins

Abdominal Cavity

GI
Genital
Urinary

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GI System

Small intestine
-duodenum
pancrease and liver enzymes mix
-jejunum
absorption of products
-ileum
absorb remaining nutrients

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Appendicitis

RLQ
rebound tenderness
refered pain

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Cholecystitis

RUQ
right shoulder

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Ulcer

Upper midabdomen
upper back

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Diverticulitis

LLQ
hard stool
feces trapped

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Abd Aortic Any

Lower quadrants
lower back

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Cystitis

Lower midabdomen

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Kidney affection

costovetebral angle

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kidney stone

r/l flank
radiating to genital

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Pancreatitis

upper abdomen
back
gallstones
alcohol abuse

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hernia

abdominal area

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peritonitis

diffuse abdominal area

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Esophagitis

lining of esophagus is inflammed

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Mallory-weiss tear

life threatining
tear of esophagus and stomach
violent coughing

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Kidney failure: chronic vs acute

Chronic
-irreversible
-diabtes hypertension

Acute
hemorrhage
dehydration
trauma
sepsis

Abdominal exam

palpationfor:
distention
tenderness
pulsating masseses
rebound tenderness