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NREMT® Paramedic > EMT-P (3) Trauma > Abdominal and GI Trauma > Flashcards

Abdominal and GI Trauma Flashcards

Learn the different interventions and causes of Abdominal and GI Trauma

1
Q

What is the leading cause of death in people ages 1 - 44 years old?

A

Trauma

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2
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How is the abdomen divided into sections?

A

4 Quadrants

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3
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What organs are in the Peritoneal Space of the abdomen?

A
  • Diaphragm
  • Liver
  • Spleen
  • Stomach
  • Sigmoid Colon
  • Stomach
  • Gallbladder
  • Transverse Colon
  • Small Bowel
  • Women (Reproductive Organs)
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What organs are in the retroperitoneal space in the abdomen?

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  • Abdominal Aorta
  • Inferior Vena Cava
  • Pancreas
  • Kidneys
  • Ureters
  • Duodenum
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5
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List

Examples of Solid Organs

A
  • Pancreas
  • Liver
  • Spleen
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6
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List

Examples of Hollow Organs

A
  • Stomach
  • Gallbladder
  • Small/Large Intestines
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7
Q

Fill in the Blank

The first part of the Small Intestine is the ________

A

Duodenum

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8
Q

What is the Function

Gallbladder

A

Stores Bile

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9
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What is the Function

Liver

A

Metabolizes and breaks down drugs and nutrients

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10
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What is the Function

Spleen

A

Filters blood and helps to fight invading organisms

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11
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What is the Function

Large Intestine

A

Pull water into the body for use

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12
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What is the Function

Small Intestine

A

Pulls nutrients and digests food

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13
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List

Organs of the Genitourinary System

A
  • Kidneys
  • Bladder
  • Ureters
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14
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What organ separates the stomachfrom theDuodenum?

A

Pyloric Sphincter

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15
Q

Define

Peritonitis

A

Inflammation of the peritoneum

the lining of the abdomen

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16
Q

What is

Evisceration

A

When the abdominal organs are able to protrude to the outside environment

17
Q

Treatment

Evisceration

A
  • DO NOT place organs back in the abdominal cavity
  • Cover exposed organs with saline-soaked dressing
18
Q

List

Suspicions for Liver Injury

A
  • RUQ Trauma
  • Right-sided chest trauma
  • Fracture to 7th and 9th Ribs
  • Sudden deceleration forces
19
Q

List

Suspicions for Spleen Injuries

A
  • LUQ Trauma
  • 9th or 10th Rib fractures
  • Referred Left Shoulder Pain (Kehr’s Sign)
20
Q

List

Suspicions for Pancreas Injuries

A
  • Unrestrained Driver
  • Retroperitoneal Injury
21
Q

List

Suspicions for Diaphragm Injuries

A
  • Lateral MVC Impact
  • Unrestrained Drivers in MVA
22
Q

Define

Kehr’s Sign

A

Referred left shoulder pain indicative of Splenic Injury

23
Q

Define

Hematuria

A

Blood in the urine

24
Q

List

Assessments for possible Abdominal Trauma

A
  • DCAP-BTLS
  • Palpation
  • Distention
  • Rigidity
  • Discoloration
  • Percussion of Hollow Organs
  • Note urine color
25
Q

Signs/Symptoms

Peritonitis

A
  • Guarding
  • Tenderness
  • Pain during movement

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