Gastrointestinal Flashcards
What is the main concern with damage to solid organs?
Shock and bleeding
What is the main concern with damage to hollow organs?
Contents of the organ spilling out and damaging other organs?
What are the 2 parts of the small intestine?
duodenem and jujunem
What is diverticulitis?
Inflammation of the small pockets at weak areas in the muscle walls
What is cholecystitis?
inflammation of the gallbladder
What are ulcers?
Protective layer of mucous erodes and will eat at the muscle and organ
What are esophageal varices?
Blood vessels in the esophagus start leaking
What is mallory weiss syndrome?
Connection between the esophagus and stomach breaks
What is gastroenteritis?
inflammation of the gastrointestinal system, usually causes diarrhea
What is cystitis?
bacterial infection in the bladder (UTI)
What is abdominal aortic aneurysm?
A tear in the lining of the aorta in the abdominal area
What is a hernia?
protrusion of an organ into a spot where it should not be
What does dialysis do?
filters the blood since the kidneys are not working
