Stomach injuries Flashcards
1
Q
What types of stomach disease are there?
A
- Gastric dilation
- Volvulus
2
Q
What are clinical signs of stomach injuries?
A
- Distension of the stomach
- Signs of discomfort and restlessness
- Unproductive retching
- Dyspnoea
- Collapse
- Shock
3
Q
What is the treatment of this?
A
- Genuine emergency
- IVFT
- Relieve pressure ASAP
- GA and surgical correction
4
Q
What is the causes of gastro-intestinal pain?
A
- Impaction, spasmodic, distension due to gas, torsion, displacement, inflammation
5
Q
What are the clinical signs of gastro-intestinal pain?
A
- Anorexia
- Sign of discomfort and restlessness
- Collapse
- Shock
- Reduced gut sounds
- Lack of faeces
- Vomiting
6
Q
What is the treatment of gastro-intestinal pain?
A
- Genuine emergency
- Monitor blood glucose
- Assist feeding
- Treat for shock –IVFT
- Analgesia and prokinetics
- Remove obstruction if present/ possible
