GU Flashcards
1
Q
- Organs of extraperitoneal(7)
2. organs within peritoneal cavity (6)
A
- extraperitoneal
- kidneys and ureters
- pancreas
- duodenum
- abd aorta and vena cava
- sigmoid colon and rectum
- pelvic bones and muscles
- bladder - peritoneal cavity
- liver
- gallbladder
- spleen
- stomach
- transverse colon (ascending/descending)
- small bowel small intestine
2
Q
abdominal pain by 2 pathways
- visceral
- somatic
- referred pain
A
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3
Q
blunt abd trauma
- internal bleeding signs to look for
- compression injuries
- decreleration injuries
A
- early signs of shock & peritonitis
- 2 opposing forces compress
intraabdominal organs resulting in
contusions, tears, or ruptures - seat belt sign
4
Q
penetrating abd trauma are: (3)
A
- evisceration covered area keep moist
- GSW
- stab wonds w/o evisceration