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Tummy Troubles Evaluation of the Acute Abdominal Complaint Tummy Troubles Evaluation of the Acute Abdominal Complaint Lacey A. Collins, MSEd, ATC, CSCS Brian G. Collins, MSPAS, PA-C, VAEMTP Housekeeping Notes Learning Objectives After this session, attendees will be able to: ● Identify surface and internal anatomy of the abdomen ● Obtain a pertinent medical history for abdominal complaints ● Evaluate acute abdominal complaints utilizing observation, inspection, auscultation, percussion and palpation ● Formulate a differential diagnosis for acute abdominal complaints based on exam history and findings ● Identify red flags for emergent referral associated with acute abdominal complaints Anatomy of the Location descriptors: abdomen 4 Quadrants (quick and dirty) 9 Regions (more descriptive) Surface Anatomy Muscles Organs 4 Quadrants RUQ LUQ - Liver - Liver (tail) - Pancreas (head) - Pancreas (body/tail) - Gallbladder - Stomach - Large intestine (hepatic flexure) - Spleen - R kidney - Large intestine (splenic flexure) - L kidney RLQ LLQ - Appendix - L ovary - R ovary - Psoas - Psoas - Large intestine (descending) - Large intestine (ascending) From Swartz, Textbook of Physical Diagnosis, 4ed 9 Regions R hypochondriac Epigastric L hypochondriac - Lung (RLL) - Stomach - Lung (LLL) - R kidney - Pancreas - L kidney - Liver/gallbladder - Duodenum - Liver (tail) - Aorta (supra-renal) - Spleen R lumbar Umbilical L lumbar - Liver - Small intestine - Descending colon - Hepatic flexure - Umbilical hernia - Ascending colon - Aorta (infra-renal) R iliac Hypogastric L iliac - R ovary/fallopian tube - Bladder - L ovary/fallopian tube - Appendix - Uterus - Descending colon - Sigmoid colon - Aorta (infra-renal) From Swartz, Textbook of Physical Diagnosis, 4ed Surface Anatomy Borders: - Superior → 12th ribs and costal angle - Inferior → Iliac crests, inguinal ligaments, and os pubis - Lateral?? Landmarks: - Umbilicus → T10 - Iliac crests → L4-5 - Linea alba → midline Medical History OPQRST Associated symptoms Context PMH, FH, SH Other factors OPQRST Onset Palloration/Provocation Quality Radiation Severity Timing Pertinent History PMH: - Diagnoses (including any acute/new diagnoses) - Medications (rx, OTC, vitamins, supplements, BC, etc) FH: - Diabetes, Crohn’s/UC, sickle cell, etc SH: - Tobacco, ETOH, drug use - Sexual activity Context Recent travel (overseas, long car/plane trip, open air markets, etc) Recent trauma Sick contacts (home, dorm, etc) Similar symptoms in the past? Menstrual cycle Other Factors Conditioning Recent schedule/activity Clinician “gestalt” Evaluation Techniques ● Observation ● Inspection ● Auscultation ● Percussion ● Palpation Observation General nutritional state Pallor Jaundice Mental state Inspection Shape and movements Swelling (6 F’s) - Fat Scars - Flatus - Fetus Distention (localized versus - Fluid generalized) - Feces - Fatal growth Striae Guarding/splinting Bruises Facial expressions (i.e. grimmace) Pigmentation Hernias Key Findings on Inspection Cullen’s Sign - Bluish periumbilical discoloration (bruising) - Pancreatitis, ruptured ectopic, ruptured spleen, ruptured common bile duct, perforated duodenal ulcer, ... Grey Turner’s Sign - Bruising of the flank(s) from subcutaneous blood tracking - Severe acute pancreatitis, severe abdominal trauma Charcot’s Triad - Fever + Jaundice + RUQ Pain - Infection of the biliary tract following biliary obstruction and stasis Cullen’s sign Grey Turner’s Sign (UpToDate Graphic 95719 Version 1.0) Auscultation ALWAYS auscultate before palpation (we don’t want to create sounds) Diaphragm (deep pressure) → bowel sounds Bell (gently rested) → vascular sounds Auscultation Listen until you hear bowel sounds OR for a full minute Normal frequency = 5-35 per minute Bruits (aorta, renal arteries, iliacs, femorals) → blowing sound with the bell, could be related with aortic aneurysm or renal artery stenosis Tinkling bowel sounds → high pitched sounds that are an early sign of small bowel obstruction Percussion Percuss in all four quadrants Tympany → gas/air Dullness → fluid/feces Palpation Palpate in systematic fashion, avoid painful areas until last if possible (to avoid a “pan-positive” exam) Do not be afraid to palpate areas of tenderness (you must examine in order to determine the characteristics of pain) Liver (sometimes palpable, usually far right edge on inspiration) Spleen (palpable spleen = enlarged spleen) Kidneys (don’t forget to check CVA tenderness) Key Findings on Palpation Blumberg’s Sign (aka Rebound Tenderness) - can indicate localized peritoneal irritation (i.e., appendicitis, pancreatitis, etc) Appendiceal irritation - Psoas, Obturator, and Rovsing signs Murphy’s Sign - cholecystitis Markle Sign - abrupt abdominal pain and tenderness upon landing on heels from a tiptoe position - warrants urgent surgical consult (appy, SBO, perforation) RED FLAGS Sudden onset Fever Unexplained bleeding New onset dyspepsia (hematemesis, hematuria, melena/hematochezia, Persistent unexplained non-menstrual bleeding) vomiting Unexplained weight loss Amenorrhea Shortness of breath Testicular pain Dysphagia Pre-syncope Questions? Cases Case 1: 18yo female runner What were the key pieces? What is your differential? ● RLQ pain ● Ectopic pregnancy ● Sudden onset ● Appendicitis ● Amenorrhea ● Ovarian cyst ● Sexually active ● Other? ● Birth control +antibiotics ● Cullen’s sign positive What did you do? ● Muscle guarding RLQ A. Immediate referral B. Hold until she sees MD C. Let her play Case 2: 16yo male baseball player What red flags did you identify? What is your differential? ● RLQ pain ● Diverticulitis ● Fever ● IBD ● Sudden onset ● Appendicitis ● Rebound tenderness/guarding ● Testicular torsion ● Positive Markle/Heel sign ● Other? ● Pain relieved with rest in flexed position What did you do? ● Positive psoas sign & Rosving A. Immediate Referral B. Hold until he sees MD C. Let him play Case 3: 18yo male football player What red flags did you identify? What is your differential? ● Positive family history ● T1DM ● Increased life stress ● DKA ● Unexplained weight loss ● Overtraining/burnout ● Lethargy ● Dehydration ● Fruity breath ● Thirst What did you do? ● Nausea/vomiting A. Immediate Referral B. Hold until he sees MD C. Let him play Case 4: 19yo female softball player What red flags did you identify? What is your differential? ● RUQ pain ● Cholecystitis ● Hx of GERD ● Gallstone pancreatitis ● Family hx ● GERD ● Positive Murphy’s sign ● Peptic Ulcer Disease ● Hepatitis What did you do? A. Immediate Referral B. Hold until she sees MD C. Let her play Case 5: 22yo male basketball player What red flags did you identify? What is your differential? ● Sudden onset ● Traveler’s diarrhea ● Severity of nausea/vomiting ● Viral illness ● Abdominal cramping ● Food poisoning ● Sick contacts ● Diverticulitis ● Low grade fever What did you do? A. Immediate Referral B. Hold until he sees MD C. 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