Abdominal trauma

Abdominal trauma: Excerpt from Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)

Signs and Symptoms

Pallor, cyanosis, pain, tachycardia, dyspnea, hypotension, bruising, abdominal distention and rigidity

Treatment (Tx)

I.V. fluid replacement, surgical repair, analgesics, antibiotics

Book Source Details

• Book Title: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)
• Author(s): Springhouse
• Year of Publication: 2005
• Copyright Details: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), Copyright © 2005 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

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