``` Bloods: FBC U&E Glucose Amylase CRP G&S ``` ``` Imaging: AXR (exclude bowel obstruction) Erect CXR (exclude perforation) ```

Strangulated Hernia Flashcards by Talya Sumray

Signs/symptoms

Irreducible, painful lump near hernial orifice
Nausea
Vomiting
Absolute constipation
Abdo pain
Maybe:
Abdo distension
Peritonism

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Investigation

Bloods:
FBC
U&amp;E
Glucose
Amylase
CRP
G&amp;S

Imaging:
AXR (exclude bowel obstruction)
Erect CXR (exclude perforation)

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Management

Get senior 
NMB
Analgesia (Morphine 5mg IV PRN)
Cyclizine (50mg/8h IV)
IV access
Fluids

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