ATH 1061 Lecture Notes - Lecture 24: Urinary Bladder, Urinary Bladder Disease, Abdominal Pain
Internal Injuries
Chapter 24
I. Assessment of the Thorax Abdomen
a. Injuries to this region can produce life-threatening situations
b. ATCs evaluation should focus on signs and symptoms that indicate
potentially life threatening conditions
c. Continually monitor breathing, circulation and any indication of internal
bleeding or shock
II. Abdominal Cavity
a. Area of body bounded by:
i. Diaphragm (above)
ii. Pelvis (below)
iii. Lumbar spine (posterior)
iv. Abdominal musculature (anterior)
b. Urinary system
c. Digestive System
d. Reproductive system
e. Lymphatic System
III. Abdominal Viscera
a. Hollow organs
i. Stomach
ii. Intestines
iii. Gallbladder
iv. Urinary bladder
b. Solid organs
i. Kidney
ii. Spleen
iii. Liver
iv. Pancreas
IV. Signs and Symptoms of Injuries
a. History of direct trauma
b. Signs of shock
c. Nausea or vomiting
d. Radiating pain
e. Blood in the urine
f. Abdominal rigidity
g. Change in blood pressure/pulse
V. Internal Injuries
a. Acute Conditions
i. Ruptured Spleen
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