Detailed abdominal inspection Flashcards
1
Q
What do you look for when inspecting the abdomen
A
scars, masses, pulses, abdominal distention, stomas,
2
Q
what are the five causes of abdominal distention
A
Fat, Flatus, Fetus, Faeces, Fluid (ascites)
3
Q
what is Grey Turners sign
A
bruising in the flansks (retroperitoneal bleed - pancreatitis, ruptured AAA)
4
Q
what is Cullens Sign
A
bruising around the umbilicus (retroperitoneal bleed - pancreatitis, ruptured AAA)