A male patient with blunt trauma of abdomen is hemodynamically stable. What is the next line of management
Correct Answer: B.Fuher imaging of abdomen
Description: Blunt trauma of abdomen is common in accident. Ultrasound or CT Scan of abdomen or diagnostic peritoneal lavage is useful. Others:- Abdominal diagnostic paracentesis,Diagnostic laparoscopy, Aeriography, Doppler assessment of major vessels. X Ray :- Gas under diaphragm. features-features of profound shock,progressive distension of abdomen, pain tenderness,guarding,rigidity, rebound tenderness Bruising of skin over the abdomen, (LONDON SIGNS) Respiratory distress,cyanosis. (Ref: SRB's Manual of Surgery, 5th edition, pg no.146)
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