W3/L3: Assessment of abdo pain Flashcards
1
Q
Name the regions of the abdomen, starting at the bottom going anticlockwise (anatomically)
A
Suprapubic LIF L lumbar L subcostal Epigastrium R subcostal R lumbar RIF Periumbilical
2
Q
Pain from the foregut is often felt in the ____
A
Epigastric region
3
Q
Pain from the midgut is often felt in the ____
A
Periumbilical region
4
Q
Pain from the hindgut is often felt in the ____
A
Suprapubic region
5
Q
What’s a good way to group causes of obstruction of a hollow viscus?
A
Intraluminal
In the wall
Extrinsic
6
Q
What are some important associated features to ask about in abdo pain?
A
Anorexia Fever Tachycardia Passing wind but not BM Abdominal distention Jaundice Vomiting
