Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding: rapidly result in hypovolemic shock. Evaluate: Is the airway open, obstruction due to vomiting blood is common Is the patient in shock Is active bleeding present Upper…
Common causes of acute abdomen: Bacterial contamination: infection in the bowel or peritonitis Chemical irritation: leakage of blood or bile into wrong space Peritoneal inflammation: bacterial, chemical or trauma Bleeding:…
Abdominal Emergencies Acute abdomen: abdominal pain not due to injury Very difficult to make a diagnosis in the field - probably impossible Digestive System/Gastrointestinal System [fourcol_one]Solid Liver Spleen Pancreas Kidneys…
Syncope and Weakness: partial loss of consciousness. Monitor for cardiac dysrhythmias Headache: serious causes are tumors, bleeding, hypertension, meningitis, poisoning. Brain tissue has no nerves to feel pain, so all…
Coma and Altered LOC Causes of coma AIEOU, TIPS Acidosis, Alcohol Epilepsy, endocrine Infection Overdose Uremia Trauma Insulin Psychosis Shock, stroke Assessment: When was the patient last well? What was…