Assessment of Aorta
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-Press firmly deep in the epigastrium, slightly to the left of the midline, and
identify the aortic pulsations.
-Assess the width of the aorta by pressing deeply in the upper abdomen
with one hand on each side of the aorta. Pain may signal rupture.
-Average aorta width is 2.5cm; 3cm in ages 50 years or older
Associated symptoms of acute pancreatitis
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, nausea, vomiting, abdominal distention, 80% with history of alcohol abuse
or gallstones
location of acute appendicitis
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poorly localized periumbilical pian, usually migrates to the right lower
quadrant
Location of Acute Pancreatitis
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Epigastric, may radiate straight to the back or other areas of the abdomen;
20% with severe sequelae of organ failure
Lipoma
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common, benign, fatty tumors usually in the subcutaneous tissues almost
anywhere in the body
Acute Diverticulitis
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-Press firmly deep in the epigastrium, slightly to the left of the midline, and
identify the aortic pulsations.
-Assess the width of the aorta by pressing deeply in the upper abdomen
with one hand on each side of the aorta. Pain may signal rupture.
-Average aorta width is 2.5cm; 3cm in ages 50 years or older
Associated symptoms of acute pancreatitis
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, nausea, vomiting, abdominal distention, 80% with history of alcohol abuse
or gallstones
location of acute appendicitis
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poorly localized periumbilical pian, usually migrates to the right lower
quadrant
Location of Acute Pancreatitis
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Epigastric, may radiate straight to the back or other areas of the abdomen;
20% with severe sequelae of organ failure
Lipoma
Give this one a try later!
common, benign, fatty tumors usually in the subcutaneous tissues almost
anywhere in the body
Acute Diverticulitis
