Knowledge revision - Surgery Flashcards

1
Q

What are important aspects of the HPC in abdo pain?

A

SOCRATES
BO- any blood?
N/V
Passing urine?

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2
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Which investigations should be performed in upper abdo pain?`

A

ECG
Erect CXR
Amylase

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3
Q

Give differentials for RUQ pain.

A

Gallstones, Hepatitis, Cholangitis/Cholecystitis

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4
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Give differentials for LUQ.

A

Gastritis, ulcer, pancreatitis, MI/pneumonia

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5
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Give differentials for RLQ pain

A

Appendicitis
Ectopic pregnancy
Kidney stones
Pyrelonephritis
Ovarian torsion

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6
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Give differentials for LLQ pain.

A

Colitis/diverticulitis
Ectopic pregnancy
Kidney stones
Pyrelonephritis
Ovarian torsion

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7
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Give causes of diffuse abdominal pain.

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DKA, bowel ischaemia, IBD

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