Acute Abdomen Flashcards
(5 cards)
acute abdomen - defined
*severe, persistent abdominal pain, usually of sudden onset, that is likely to require surgical intervention to treat its cause
murphy sign
*right subcostal pain upon palpation with an inspiratory arrest is elicited by having pt take a deep breath
*suggestive of acute cholecystitis
rovsing sign
*palpation of the LLQ caused pain in the RLQ
*suggestive of acute appendicitis
iliopsoas sign
*pain of passively extending the hip
*suggestive of acute appendicitis
obturator sign
*pain on internal or external rotation of the flexed hip
*suggestive of acute appendicitis