Sudden Abdominal Pain Flashcards
1
Q
List causes of SUDDEN abdominal pain and SHOCK
A
perforated ulcer ruptured triple A ectopic pregnancy ischaemic gut pancreatitis
2
Q
Investigation for sudden abdo pain?
A
ERECT CXR looking for air under diaphragm
3
Q
What is Rigler’s sign?
A
can see free gas in peritoneal cavity
4
Q
Signs of triple A?
A
pain, hypotension, PULSATILE MASS
5
Q
Investigation for AAA?
A
CT with contrast
6
Q
What size of AAA are more at risk of rupture?
A
more than 5cm
