Knowledge revision - Surgery Flashcards
1
Q
What are important aspects of the HPC in abdo pain?
A
SOCRATES
BO- any blood?
N/V
Passing urine?
2
Q
Which investigations should be performed in upper abdo pain?`
A
ECG
Erect CXR
Amylase
3
Q
Give differentials for RUQ pain.
A
Gallstones, Hepatitis, Cholangitis/Cholecystitis
4
Q
Give differentials for LUQ.
A
Gastritis, ulcer, pancreatitis, MI/pneumonia
5
Q
Give differentials for RLQ pain
A
Appendicitis
Ectopic pregnancy
Kidney stones
Pyrelonephritis
Ovarian torsion
6
Q
Give differentials for LLQ pain.
A
Colitis/diverticulitis
Ectopic pregnancy
Kidney stones
Pyrelonephritis
Ovarian torsion
7
Q
Give causes of diffuse abdominal pain.
A
DKA, bowel ischaemia, IBD