09 - Abdominal Assessment
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Abdominal
Provincial Reciprocity Attainment Program
Abdominal Organs
ADUKPIE
Types of Abdominal Organs
ABDOMINAL ORGANS
SOLID ORGANS
HOLLOW ORGANS
LIVER
STOMACH
SPLEEN
GALL BLADDER
PANCREAS
SMALL INTESTINE
KIDNEYS
LARGE INTESTINE
OVARIES
BLADDER
Abdominal Organs
RUQ
LUQ
Liver
Spleen
Gall Bladder
Stomach
Kidney
Kidney
Part of the Pancreas
Part of the Liver
Large Intestine
Kidney
Large Intestine
Small Intestine
Part of the Pancreas
Appendix
Lt Ureter
Large Intestine
Large Intestine
Rt Ureter
Small Intestine
Small Intestine
Femoral Artery/Vein to Left Leg
Femoral Artery/Vein to Rt Leg
RLQ
LLQ
Traumatic Injuries
Abdominal Trauma
May be difficult to evaluate in the
prehospital setting due to:
Wide spectrum of potential injuries to
multiple organs
Physical findings that are sometimes
lacking or exaggerated
Abdominal Trauma
Assessment may be compromised by:
Use of alcohol and/or recreational drugs
Injury to brain, spinal cord
Injury to ribs, spine, pelvis
Exercise a high degree of suspicion
based on mechanism of injury and
kinematics
Boundaries of the Abdomen
Diaphragm
Anterior abdominal wall
Pelvic bones
Vertebral column
Muscles of the abdomen and flanks
Surface Anatomy of Abdomen
Quadrants
Upper - right, left
Lower - right, left
Xiphoid
Symphysis pubis
Umbilicus
Peritoneal Cavity
Also called the “true” abdominal cavity
Quadrants
Upper - right, left
Lower - right, left
Contents-liver, spleen, stomach, small
intestine, colon, gallbladder, female
reproductive organs
Pelvic Cavity
Surrounded by the pelvic bones
Lower part of retroperitoneal space
Contents:
Rectum
Bladder
Urethra
Iliac vessels
In women, internal genitalia
Retroperitoneal Space
Potential space behind the “true” abdominal cavity
Contents (ADUCKPIE):
Abdominal aorta
Duodenum
Ureter
Colon
Kidneys
Pancreas
Inferior vena cava
Esophagus
Mechanisms of Abdominal
Injury
Blunt trauma
Compression or crushing forces
Shearing forces
Deceleration forces
Degree of injury is usually related to:
Quantity and duration of force applied
Type of abdominal structure injured (fluid
filled, gas filled, solid, hollow)
Blunt Trauma
Motor vehicle collisions
Motorcycle collisions
Pedestrian injuries
Falls
Assault
Blast injuries
Penetrating Trauma
Energy imparted to the body
Low velocity - knife, ice pick
Medium velocity - gunshot wounds,
shotgun wounds
High velocity - high-power hunting rifles,
military weapons
Ballistics
Trajectory
Distance
Solid & Hollow Organs
Solid Organs
Liver
Spleen
Pancreas
Kidneys
Adrenals
Ovaries (female)
Hollow Organs
Stomach
Intestines
Gallbladder
Urinary bladder
Uterus (female)
Solid Organ Injury
Liver
Largest organ in the abdominal cavity
Located in the right upper quadrant of
abdomen
Commonly injured from trauma to the:
Eighth through twelfth ribs on right side of body
Upper central part of abdomen
Damaged in 19% of blunt ABD trauma
37% of penetrating trauma
Liver
Suspect liver injury in any patient with:
Steering wheel injury
Lap belt injury
History of epigastric trauma
After injury, blood and bile escape into
peritoneal cavity
Produces signs and symptoms of shock
and peritoneal irritation, respectively
Spleen
Lies in upper left quadrant of abdomen
Rich blood supply
Slightly protected by organs surrounding it
medially and anteriorly and by lower portion
of rib cage
Most commonly injured organ from blunt trauma
(41%)
Associated intraabdominal injuries common
40% of patients do not show symptoms
Spleen
Suspect splenic injury in:
Motor vehicle crashes
Falls or sport injuries in which there was an
impact to lower left chest, flank, or upper left
abdomen
Kehr’s sign
Left upper quadrant pain with radiation to left
shoulder
Common complaint associated with splenic
injury
Kidneys
Located high on posterior wall of
abdominal cavity in retroperitoneal
space
Held in place by renal fascia
Cushioned by a generous layer of
adipose tissue
Partially enclosed and protected by lower
rib cage
Kidneys
Injuries may involve fracture and
laceration
Resulting in hemorrhage, urine
extravasation, or both
Contusions usually are self-limiting
Heal with bed rest and forced fluids
Fractures and lacerations may require
surgical repair
Hollow Organ Injury
Stomach
Not commonly injured after blunt trauma
because of its protected location in
abdomen
Penetrating trauma may cause gastric
transection or laceration
Patients exhibit signs of peritonitis rapidly
from leakage of gastric contents
Diagnosis confirmed during surgery unless
nasogastric drainage returns blood
Colon and Small Intestine
Injury is usually the result of
penetrating trauma
Large and small intestine may also be
injured by compression forces
High-speed motor vehicle crashes
Deceleration injuries associated with
wearing personal restraints
Bacterial contamination common
problem with these injuries
Retroperitoneal Organ Injury
May occur because of blunt or
penetrating trauma to the:
Anterior abdomen
Posterior abdomen (particularly the flank
area) or
Thoracic spine
Ureters
Hollow organs
Rarely injured in blunt trauma because
of their flexible structure
Injury usually occurs from penetrating
abdominal or flank wounds (stab
wounds, firearm injuries)
Pancreas
Solid organ that lies in the peritoneal
space
Blunt injury usually occurs from a
crushing injury of the pancreas
between the spine and a steering
wheel, handlebar, or blunt weapon
Most pancreatic injuries are due to
penetrating trauma
Duodenum
Lies across the lumbar spine
Seldom injured due to its location in
the retroperitoneal area, near
pancreas
May be crushed or lacerated when
great force of blunt trauma or
penetrating injury occurs
Usually associated with concurrent
pancreatic trauma
Pelvic Organ Injury
Usually results from motor vehicle
crashes that produce pelvic fractures
Less frequent causes:
Penetrating trauma
Straddle-type injuries from falls
Pedestrian accidents
Some sexual acts
Urinary Bladder
Hollow organ
May be ruptured by blunt or
penetrating trauma or pelvic fracture
Rupture more likely if bladder is
distended at time of injury
Suspect bladder injury in inebriated
patients subjected to lower abdominal
trauma
Vascular Structure Injury
Intraabdominal arterial and venous injuries
may be life-threatening
Injury usually occurs from penetrating
trauma
May also occur from compression or
deceleration forces applied to abdomen
Usually presents as hypovolemia
Occasionally associated with a palpable
abdominal mass
Vascular Structure Injury
Major vessels most frequently injured:
Aorta
Inferior vena cava
Renal, mesenteric, and iliac arteries and
veins
Pelvic Fractures
Disruption of the pelvis may occur from:
Motorcycle crashes
Pedestrian-vehicle collisions
Direct crushing injury to the pelvis
Falls from heights greater than 12 feet
Blunt or penetrating injury may result in:
Fracture
Severe hemorrhage
Associated injury to urinary bladder and urethra
Pelvic injury
Most common injured organs are the urinary
bladder and urethra
Mortality rate 6.4 – 19%
Structural damage to the pelvis
Room to empty large quantity of blood (shock)
Inability to urinate
Gross hematuria suspect bladder
Blood at the meatus, suspect urethral damage
Pelvic Fractures
Suspicion of pelvic injury should be
based on:
Mechanism of injury
Presence of tenderness on palpation of
iliac crests
Force may be direct or indirect
Assessment findings
Management
Evisceration
Protrusion of an internal organ through a
wound or surgical incision, especially in the
abdominal wall
Common finding with stab wounds
May be seen to a lesser degree with gunshot
wounds
Do not replace organs back into abdomen
Protect organs from further damage
Cover with sterile saline moistened dressing
Transport
Focused History and Physical
Head injury and/ or intoxicants
(drugs/alcohol) mask signs and
symptoms
Hemoperitoneum (solid organ/vascular
injuries)
Adult abdomen will accommodate 1.5 liters
with no abdominal distention
Often present even with normal abdominal exam
Unexplained shock
Shock out of proportion to known injuries
Peritonitis – S/S
Pain (subjective symptom from patient)
Tenderness (objective sign with
percussion/palpation)
Guarding/rigidity
Distention (late finding)
Abrasions
Ecchymosis
Visible wounds
Mechanism of injury
Unexplained shock
Critical Findings
Rapid assessment and transport
Detailed assessment
On-going assessment
Noncritical Findings
Focused history and physical
examination
Other interventions and transport
considerations
Comprehensive Assessment
Vital signs
Inspection
Auscultation
Percussion
Palpation
Comprehensive Assessment
Absence of signs and symptoms does
not rule out abdominal injuries
Not necessary to determine definitively if
abdominal injuries are present
Remember to examine the back
Differential diagnosis
Continued management
Management/Treatment Plan
Surgical intervention only effective therapy
Rapid evaluation
Initiation of shock resuscitation
Rapid packaging and transport to nearest
appropriate facility
Facility must have immediate surgical capability
Rapid transport
Defeated if hospital cannot provide immediate surgical
intervention
Crystalloid fluid replacement en route to hospital
Indications for Rapid Transport
Critical findings
Surgical intervention required to control
hemorrhage and/ or contamination
High index of suspicion for abdominal
injury
Unexplained shock
Physical signs of abdominal injury
Indications for Rapid Transport
Hemorrhage continues until controlled
in OR
Survival determined by length of time
from injury to definitive surgical control
of hemorrhage
Any delay in the field negatively impacts
this time period
ABD and Renal Disease
Hiatal Hernia
Herniation of the stomach through the
diaphragmatic opening
S/S
Chest pain (especially when lying down)
Difficulty swallowing
Reflux
Burping
Possible hemorrhage
May see signs of shock if severe
Hiatal Hernia
Treatment
ABC’s
Position of comfort
O2
Rule out ischemia
Treat for shock if applicable
Transport
Inguinal Hernia
Herniation of intestine into inguinal
canal
S/S
Pain and/or discomfort
Mass may increase with strenuous activity
N/V
Treatment
ABC’s
O2
Position of comfort
Umbilical Hernia
Herniation of intestines or fluids into
the umbilicus
S/S:
May increase with crying, strains or is upright
Usually no pain associated with tightening
Treatment:
ABC’s
Pt comfort
O2 if necessary
Bowel Obstruction
Blockage of the intestines due to tumor,
feces, adhesions or hernias
S/S:
N/V
Distention
Pain (Crampy and intermittent)
Diarrhea (early)/Constipation (Late)
Fever (late)
Absent bowel sounds (late)
BAD Breath
Signs of shock
Bowel Obstruction
Treatment:
ABC’s
O2
Position of comfort
IV
ALS ? (May need gravol or pain relief)
Diverticulitis
Inflammation of the diverticula
S/S:
Maybe asymptomatic
Abdominal pain (usually LLQ)
Febrile
N/V
Cramps
Chills
Constipation/diarrhea
Bright red blood
Signs of shock
Diverticulitis
Treatment:
ABC’s
Position of comfort
Treat for shock
IV ?
ALS ? (Pain, N/V)
Intussusception
Telescoping of intestine onto itself
(commonly at the small/large intestine
juncture), usually in infants
S/S:
Sudden onset of ABD pain
N/V (with feces)
Distention
Febrile
Possible bleeding
Intussusception
Treatment:
ABC’s
O2
Position of comfort
ALS ?
Adhesions
Scar tissue forming between two
surfaces of the body, usually in the
intestines, as a result of surgery or
traumatic insult
S/S:
If severe
N/V
Pain
Fever
Change in bowel habits
Reflux
Weakness of esophageal sphincter
allowing gastric contents to enter
esophagus
S/S:
Heartburn
Burning sensation
Burping
N/V
etc
IBS
Spastic colon
S/S:
Stress
Change in bowel habits
ABD pain or cramping
Excessive gas
Decrease in appetite
Acute Appendicitis
Inflammation of the appendix
S/S:
Sever pain (periumbilical moving to LRQ)
Febrile
Loss of appetite
Rebound tenderness
If ruptured
Signs of shock
Colitis
Inflammation of the large intestine
S/S:
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Rectal bleeding
Signs of shock if severe
Chrone’s Disease
Chronic inflammatory disease causing
ulcerations in the small intestines (but
may affect large and other regions of
the tract)
S/S:
Diarrhea
ABD pain
N/V
Anorexia
Dependant on area and amount of damage
Acute Peritonitis
Acute inflammation of the peritoneum
S/S:
ABD pain
Tenderness
Guarding
Is severe signs of shock
Anorexia & Bulemia
Eating disorders usually connect to the
psychology of the patient
S/S:
Obsession with weight loss
May be purging, using laxatives, diuretics…
Dehydration
Signs of shock (metabolic and hypovolemia)
Acute Pancreatitis
Inflammation of the pancreas due to
stones, necrosis, infections…
S/S:
Severe epigastric pain
N/V
If severe
Infection
Hemorrhage
Complications to other organs
Acites
Renal Calculi
Kidney stones
S/S:
Abdominal pain starting in back and radiating
to groin
Infection
Hematurea
Severe may show signs of sepsis
Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver
S/S:
Fatigue
Anorexia
General malaise
N/V
Photophobia
Muscle and joint pain
Dark urine
RUQ pain
Clay colored stools
Jaundice
Hepatic Failure
Liver failure due to disease or insult
S/S:
Jaundice
Fatigue
Edema
Metabolic changes (expect EKG changes)
Hepatomegaly
Febrile
Severe may show shock
Cirrhosis
Necrosis of the liver cells
S/S:
Fatigue
Anorexia
GI bleed
Ascites
Jaundice
Signs of shock (late)
Cholecystitis
Inflammation of the gall bladder
S/S:
URQ pain radiating to the right shoulder
History of gall stones
Febrile
Fatty food intolerance
N/V
Severe may be shocky
Renal Failure
Kidney failure
S/S:
Oliguria leading to anurea
Edema
Acidosis
Metabolic changes
Leading to MOF
May see
LOC changes
N/V…..
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Inflammation of the female pelvic
organs
S/S:
ABD pain with rebound
Guarding
Febrile
Pain with intercourse
Changes in menstruation
Painful urination
Testicular Torsion
Twisting of spermatic cord depleting
supply of blood
S/S:
Swelling
SEVERE PAIN
N/V
Hematuria
Glomerulonephritis
Inflammation of the glomerulus
S/S:
N/V
Edema
Decrease in output (may be absent)
Hypertension
Nephrotic Syndrome
Increase in permeability of nephrons
S/S:
Proteinuria
Edema
Swelling of the scrotum
Distention
May see signs of shock
Flank Pain
N/V