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Detailed abdominal inspection Flashcards

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What do you look for when inspecting the abdomen

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scars, masses, pulses, abdominal distention, stomas,

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what are the five causes of abdominal distention

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Fat, Flatus, Fetus, Faeces, Fluid (ascites)

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what is Grey Turners sign

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bruising in the flansks (retroperitoneal bleed - pancreatitis, ruptured AAA)

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what is Cullens Sign

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bruising around the umbilicus (retroperitoneal bleed - pancreatitis, ruptured AAA)

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