Acute abdomen (2023) Unknown Author

Description

A guide detailing the evaluation and management of acute abdomen, defined as severe abdominal pain lasting hours to a few days. The initial approach focuses on rapid assessment (ABCDE survey) to rule out immediately life-threatening causes (e.g., ruptured AAA, bowel perforation). It provides a list of red flags, unstable vital signs, and risk factors that necessitate urgent intervention, and outlines the targeted diagnostic workup and supportive care needed for critically ill patients.