TRAUMA ABDOMINAL INJURIES Flashcards
1
Q
What is the two regions the abdominal cavity divided into ?
A
- Peritoneal
- Retroperitoneal
2
Q
When injured soild organs and vascular structures to what?
A
bleed
3
Q
When injured hollow organs do what?
A
Spill their contents
4
Q
What percentage of GSW cause injury to Small bowls?
A
50 %
5
Q
What percentage of GSW cause injury to Colon?
A
40%
6
Q
What percentage of GSW cause injury to Liver?
A
30%
7
Q
What percentage of GSW cause injury to Abdominal vessels?
A
25%
8
Q
What is the most reliable indicator of intra-abdominal bleeding is what?
A
Presents of hypovolemic shock from am unexplained source
9
Q
What is the definitive treatment for patients that have sustained abdominal injuries?
A
Surgical Interventions
10
Q
What has become the primary bedside modality to assess for intra-abdominal injury?
A
FAST exam
