Anatomy
The Thin Lining of the abdominal cavity of which irritation can cause life threating sepsis
Peritoneum
The type of catheter that is indwelling and enters the body above the pubic bone
Suprapubic Catheter
Almost all pt's with abdominal bleeding, infection or organ rupture with exhibit this behavior/sign due to pain/irritation of the abdominal cavity.
Guarding
You should ask all women of child baring age with a cc of abdominal pain this question.
Is there a chance you could be or are pregnant?
Your assessments consist of at least these two things with a GI/GU complaint.
palpation and visualization
When I dont function properly, I collect stones which can quickly lead to sepsis, cause fatty looking stool and am often removed.
Gallbladder
I collect stool from those who have had a partial or entire removal of intestines
Colostomy bag
What is the name of patterned bruising of the flanks seen in abdominal trauma?
Grey Turners Sign
What is the name of the hollow organ in females that sits in the pelivs?
Uterus
What is the medical term for blood in stool, often described as 'dark and tary?"
Melena
The portal vein transports blood directly from the GI tract to this organ for processing.
Liver
Indwelling catheter that enters through the urethra
Foley Catheter
A pt with periumbilical pain rated 9/10 may be experiencing this kind of emergency.
Appendicitis
The medical condition seen in females when as specific type of tissue grows outside of the uterus.
Endometriosis
How do you properly treat an abdominal evisceration?
Flush with sterile water and cover with damp cloth. DO NOT PLACE ORGANS BACK IN
This condition is characterized by a weakening and ballooning in the wall of the major artery of the abdomen that is often life threatening.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
The type of cells within the pancreas that are responsible for insulin production and why BGL's are important in a certain type of OD
Beta Cells
MI
This is possibly the most severe traumatic condition we see in EMS regarding male genitalia. Prolonged care can result it tissue death or amputation of the involved parts.
Testicular Torsion
What intervention are you most likely to provide to a hemorrhagic shock pt with no signs of external bleeding?
Isotonic fluid bolus
The name of the cellular structures lining the small intestine responsible for most of the absorption that occurs during digestion.
Mirovilli
Gender specific gland in males that sits at the base of the bladder and surrounds the urethra
Prostate
A sexually active 23yof with a sudden onset of lower quadrant abdominal pain who is hypotensive, pale with a decreased level of consciousness. What is the immediate life threat?
Ruptured ectopic pregnancy
This is a male specific contraindication to giving/assisting a pt with nitro administration.
ED medication consumption
The medical term for when a pt has breath that smells like stool due to a severe and prolonged bowel obstruction.
Feculant