Acute Abdomen Flashcards

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acute abdomen - defined

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*severe, persistent abdominal pain, usually of sudden onset, that is likely to require surgical intervention to treat its cause

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murphy sign

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*right subcostal pain upon palpation with an inspiratory arrest is elicited by having pt take a deep breath
*suggestive of acute cholecystitis

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rovsing sign

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*palpation of the LLQ caused pain in the RLQ
*suggestive of acute appendicitis

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iliopsoas sign

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*pain of passively extending the hip
*suggestive of acute appendicitis

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obturator sign

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*pain on internal or external rotation of the flexed hip
*suggestive of acute appendicitis

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