Acute Abdomen

Topics: acute abdomen, trauma (ATLS principles), hernias, burns, thyroid, breast lumps, bowel obstruction, perioperative care and surgical infection.

What our notes say

• Topics: acute abdomen, trauma (ATLS principles), hernias, burns, thyroid, breast lumps, bowel obstruction, perioperative care and surgical infection. (Surgery Question Bank: 12 Clinical MCQs)
• Polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain (can mimic an acute abdomen), deep sighing "Kussmaul" breathing, a fruity (acetone) smell, dehydration, tachycardia, low blood pressure, drowsiness or coma. (Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycaemic emergencies)
• State two causes of markedly raised lactate in an acute abdomen. (1 mark) (Chemical Pathology Semester 1 — Short Answer Questions)
• e) State two causes of markedly elevated lactate in acute abdomen. (1 mark) (Chemical Pathology Sem 1)
• e) Two causes of elevated lactate in acute abdomen: (1 mark) (Chemical Pathology Sem 1)
• Complication: Rupture → intraperitoneal bleeding and acute abdomen (Female Reproductive Pathology: HPV, Cancer, PCOS & Pregnancy)

Study material on Acute Abdomen

• Chemical Pathology Sem 1
• Female Reproductive Pathology: HPV, Cancer, PCOS & Pregnancy

Related topics

• Quality Control in Clinical Chemistry
• Clinical Chemistry
• Metabolic Alkalosis
• Acid Base Balance
• Peritonitis
• Metabolic Acidosis
• Pleural Effusion
• Chemical Pathology
• Trauma
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis