Tag: abdominal and genitourinary trauma
- Penetrating Abdominal Trauma ()
Introduction Penetrating abdominal trauma is seen in many countries. The most common cause is a stab or gunshot. The most common organs injured are the small bowel (50%), large bowel (40%), liver (30%), and intra-abdominal vascular (25%). When the injury is close range, there is more kinetic energy than those injuries sustained from a distance. […]
- Blunt Abdominal Trauma Is Harder To Diagnose ()
Abdominal trauma caused by blunt force is a common presentation in the emergency room seen in adults and children. The chief cause of blunt abdominal trauma in the United States is motor vehicle accidents. Other rare causes include falls from heights, bicycle injuries, injuries sustained during sporting activities, and industrial accidents. In children, the most […]
- The Problem With Pelvic Fractures ()
A pelvic fracture involves damage to the hip bones, sacrum, or coccyx – the bony structures forming the pelvic ring. Due to the inherent structural and mechanical integrity of this ring, the pelvis is a highly stable structure. Therefore, fractures of the pelvis occur most commonly in the setting of a high-impact trauma and are […]
- PASG or MAST ()
A g-suit, or anti-g suit, is a flight suit worn by aviators and astronauts who are subject to high levels of acceleration force (g). It is designed to prevent a black-out and g-LOC (g-induced loss of consciousness) caused by the blood pooling in the lower part of the body when under acceleration, thus depriving the brain of blood. Black-out and g-LOC have caused a number of fatal aircraft […]
- Assessment & Management Of Abdominal Trauma ()
Initial management of the patient is always guided by the primary survey. Once the patient’s needs for resuscitation have been addressed, the medics need to assess the abdomen. The medics may choose to look for injuries by performing the rapid trauma assessment. The rapid trauma assessment is performed anytime there is a significant mechanism of […]
- Abdominal Injuries ()
Closed Injuries Most abdominal injuries are the result of blunt force trauma. Trying to figure out what organs were injured or bleeding can be challenging, however, the location of pain, tenderness, or discoloration (bruising) can provide clues as to the exact nature of the patient’s injuries. Aside from making an educated guess based on the […]
- Anatomy Of The Abdomen & Pelvis ()
The definition of the human abdomen is the anterior region of the trunk between the thoracic diaphragm superiorly and the pelvic brim inferiorly. Understanding the anatomy of the abdomen will ultimately serve as one’s cornerstone to understanding, diagnosing, and treating the pathology within. Structure and Function The abdomen ultimately serves as a cavity to house vital organs of the digestive, […]
- Abdominal Pain Location Vs Illness/Injury ()
Abdominal signs and symptoms can be from a wide variety of disease processes to include vascular, infectious, trauma, autoimmune, musculoskeletal, idiopathic, neoplastic, congenital, etc. The details below are not meant to serve as an exhaustive list; however, it should serve as a guide for commonly encountered pathology within their respective quadrants and can help guide […]
- Peritoneal & Retroperitoneal Structures ()
The peritoneum is the serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity. It is composed of mesothelial cells that are supported by a thin layer of fibrous tissue and is embryologically derived from the mesoderm. The peritoneum serves to support the organs of the abdomen and acts as a conduit for the passage of nerves, blood vessels, and lymphatics. […]
- Abdominal Evisceration ()
An abdominal evisceration is an open abdominal injury with organs protruding through the wound. Never replace the organs and cover with a thick moist dressing. Even better is a thick, moist, and occlusive dressing. A large multi trauma dressing is opened, the dressing is moistened on one side and covers the eviscerated organs. A large […]