Severe abdominal and chest pain
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A 22-year-old male with right lower quadrant abdominal pain since early this morning + nausea, no appetite Needs an exam, lab studies, IV fluid, abdominal CT, and perhaps surgical consult 2 or more 3
A Swell Diagnosis - The New England Journal of Medicine
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19-year-old previously healthy man presented to the emergency department (ED) with sudden-onset severe and diffuse abdominal pain that had started 1 hour earlier.
[PDF File] Model EMS Protocol for Prehospital Pain Management
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For the initial management of moderate to severe pain, IV acetaminophen is preferred over IV opioids, when available, to minimize adverse side effects Patients with acute abdominal pain may safely receive analgesic medications as needed for comfort – Use of analgesics for acute abdominal pain does not mask clinical findings or delay diagnosis
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Initially, you will feel like you are constipated, but it probably is because your bowels are still waking up from surgery, bowel prep, pain meds, etc.. You will feel gassy and bloated and your abdomen may distend. If you have not had a bowel movement for 24-48 hours after surgery, try using MOM (Milk of Magnesia) 1-2 tbsp every 6 hours as needed. If this …
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At times abdominal pain is a symptom of a moderately serious problem like appendicitis or biliary colic (gallstones). Abdominal pain may also be the warning symptom of life-threatening conditions like perforated peptic ulcer disease, mesenteric ischemia, and ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.
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Abdominal pain (severe acute pain 8/10) Headache (sudden, severe, worst ever) Major trauma - blunt, no obvious injury, (pedestrian struck by car travelling at speed) Level 2 - Case Example CEDIS Presenting Complaint – Chest Pain, cardiac features 52-year old male Reported a 1 hour history of heavy, central substernal chest pain, which has now ...
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Non threating chest pain characteristics. Musculoskeletal pain. Achiness, tender, sharp pain, reproducible, localized/regional pain, exact start date, pain increases/decreases with movement, new exercise routine, more intense level of activity, relieved with analgesics. Gastrointestinal.
Rare, Overlooked, or Underappreciated Causes of Recurrent …
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Recurrent abdominal pain is a common reason for repeated visits to outpatient clinics and emergency de-partments, reflecting a substantial unmet need for timely and accurate diagnosis. A lack of awareness of some of the rarer causes of recurrent abdominal pain may impede diagnosis and delay effective management.
[PDF File] ABDOMINAL PAIN - The American College of Surgeons
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medical care. The differential diagnosis of abdominal pain is vast, and determining when emergent intervention is required is essential. Appropriate diagnosis and subsequent treatment can be challenging. The evaluation of a patient with abdominal pain begins with two important principles: first, an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the …
[PDF File] Abdominal Pain in the Geriatric Patient
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Abdominal pain is the most common emergency department complaint and the fourth most common complaint among elderly patients. The physiologic, pharmacologic, and psychosocial aspects of elderly patients make eval-uation of their abdominal pain different than in the general population.
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Chest and Abdominal Trauma Case Studies Case #1 Scenario: EMS is dispatched to a 2-car MVC with head on collision. The posted speed limit is marked at 40 MPH. Upon EMS arrival to the scene an unrestrained adult driver is found inside the vehicle with noted + steering wheel deformity. The patient is A & O X 3 but appears restless and agitated.
[PDF File] Chest pain - Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS …
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No. Pain often fleeting or vague precordium +/or left arm. History of stressful events or localised over. Other recurrent somatic complaints, including headache or abdominal or extremity pain. No. Wheeze ± dyspnoea. Exercise-induced asthma can cause chest pain with exercise even in the absence of wheeze. No.
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Pain related to gaseous distension and faecal loading from constipation is a very common cause of abdominal pain in children – remember to ask about Bristol stool type, frequency, history of straining or bleeding PR.
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Once home, it is important for you to recognize signs and symptoms that need to be reported to your physician. The symptoms are: difficulty swallowing, worsening throat pain (a mild sore throat is normal), chest pains, severe abdominal pain, fevers (above 100.5 ĚŠ), chills or dark stools.
[PDF File] Abdominal Pain discharge - ACMC EM
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Abdominal Pain dischargeAb. ominal Pain discharge:Return to the emergency department if you develop severe abdominal pain, severe nausea and vomiting to the point where you are unable to keep down fluids, if you develop chest pain or difficulty breathing, blood in your stool, dizziness or fainting, or if you develop any other new or concerning ...
Case 7-2016: An 80-Year-Old Man with Weight Loss, …
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Eleven months after the initial visit (25 months before this admission), severe abdominal pain in the right lower quadrant and pain in the right flank developed acutely, and the patient presented ...
ABDOMINAL PAIN - The American College of Surgeons
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medical care. The differential diagnosis of abdominal pain is vast, and determining when emergent intervention is required is essential. Appropriate diagnosis and subsequent treatment can be challenging. The evaluation of a patient with abdominal pain begins with two important principles: first, an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the …
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Upper abdominal pain or “indigestion” may reflect cardiac origin. Refer to Chest Pain/Discomfort Of Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome.
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3. All emergency departments should ensure patients in severe pain have the effectiveness of their analgesia re-evaluated within 15 minutes of receiving the first dose of analgesia. 4. All emergency departments should ensure the routine recording of pain in a similar manner as the regular documentation of vital signs. 5.
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C Abdominal pain, severe: could be: blood clot in pelvis or liver, benign liver tumor or gallbladder disease Chest pain or shortness of breath, severe: could be: blood clot in lungs, heart attack, angina (heart pain), H or breast lump Headaches, severe: could be stroke, migraine headache with nerve/brain signs (blurred vision, spots, zigzag
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The “classic" AAA patient complains of severe abdominal pain or lower back pain, sometimes described as ripping or tearing and radiating to the groin. This is an example of referred pain.
Acute Nonspecific Chest Pain-Low Probability of Coronary …
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Noncontrast chest CT can assess for the presence of a pericarditis, epipericardial fat necrosis, and other noncardiac causes of chest pain. There is no relevant literature to support the use of CT chest with IV contrast in the evaluation of acute nonspecific chest pain with low probability of CAD as an initial imaging test.
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Call EMS 911 Now. SEVERE difficulty breathing (e.g., struggling for each breath, speaks in single words) R/O: respiratory failure, hypoxia, acute pulmonary edema. Passed out (i.e., fainted, collapsed and was not responding) R/O: shock. Chest pain lasting longer than 5 minutes and ANY of the following: Over 50 years old.
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Page | 78 Common Acute Pediatric Illnesses: Abdominal Pain, Case #1 Written by Noemi Adame, M.D. A ten-month-old presents with bouts of irritability during which he draws up his legs and appears to be
[PDF File] CBT 435 Abdominal Pain - EMS Online
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CBT/OTEP 435 is an EMT continuing education and recertification course. After completing this course you will be able to: Identify the location of anatomical structures in the abdomen. Identify the types of pain that the human body experiences. Describe some common causes of abdominal pain. Describe how to examine the abdomen and inspect and ...
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