Abdominal Injuries

Abdominal Cavity

The largest cavity in the body that extends from the diaphragm to the pelvis, requiring prompt assessment.

Morbidity and Mortality Reduction

Strategies including safety equipment, prehospital education, hospital care advancements, and trauma system development.

Solid Organs

Organs such as the liver, kidney, and spleen, which can sustain significant injury.

Hollow Organs

Organs including the small/large intestine, stomach, and bladder, which may rupture during trauma.

Blunt Trauma

A type of trauma characterized by compression or deceleration forces typically found in motor vehicle collisions.

Penetrating Trauma

Injury caused by external objects like gunshots or knives resulting in open abdominal injury.

Grey Turner sign

A clinical sign indicating retroperitoneal hemorrhage, characterized by bruising around the flanks.

Cullen sign

A sign of hemorrhage indicating internal bleeding, seen as bruising around the umbilical area.

Initial Assessment

The initial evaluation of a trauma patient that includes checking mental status, airway, breathing, and circulation.

Ongoing Assessment

Continuous re-examination of the patient, monitoring vital signs and interventions as needed.