Post-traumatic acute abdominal pain

Are we overusing ultrasound in non-traumatic acute abdominal pain?

BACKGROUND Ultrasound is being used increasingly in the assessment of acute non-traumatic abdominal pain as it is non-invasive and does not carry the risk of radiation. However, the inappropriate use of ultrasound can lead to a delayed or incorrect diagnosis, more work for the personnel involved, and increased hospital costs. METHODS A prospective study was conducted to analyse the clinical i...

Emergency Medicine Physician Ordering of Abdominal Radiographs for Acute, Non Traumatic, Abdominal Pain

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to document, classify, and analyze the rationale behind the use of abdominal radiography (AXR) by Emergency Department physicians (EDMDs) in the setting of acute non-traumatic abdominal pain. Methods: A prospective observational cohort study of EDMDs in the diagnostic evaluation of patients with acute, non-traumatic abdominal pain for whom AXR was req...

Acute abdominal pain.

Because there are many causes of acute abdominal pain, a systematic approach by the evaluating physician is necessary to narrow the differential diagnosis. It is vital that the physician have an understanding of the mechanisms of pain generation and be familiar with the presentations of common diseases that cause abdominal pain. Recognizing the red flags in the history and physical examination ...

Acute Abdominal Pain

Acute abdominal pain.