This document provides objectives and instructions for examining patients presenting with acute abdominal pain. It defines an acute abdomen and outlines steps for evaluation including obtaining a history, performing a physical exam of the abdomen listening to bowel sounds and palpating for masses or tenderness, and considering need for further labs, imaging or urgent surgery. Differential diagnoses are reviewed for various causes of abdominal pain based on location. Specific techniques are described for assessing organs and potential issues like hernias, masses, fluid or bowel obstructions.

1. Acute Abdomen Dr.Teresa Galdona PA-C

57. Appendicitis

64. The Acute Abdomen Rapid Onset of Pain

65. The Acute Abdomen Slow Onset of Pain

66. Acute Cholecystitis

67. Acute Cholecystitis

68. Acute Cholecystitis

69. Acute Cholecystitis -- Gangrene

70. Pneumatobilia

71. Pneumoperitoneum

72. Intestinal Obstruction

73. Intestinal Obstruction

77. Intestinal Obstruction Adhesive Band

78. Intestinal Obstruction

79. Intestinal Obstruction Gallstone Ileus

80. Intestinal Obstruction Incarcerated Strangulating Hernia

81. Intestinal Obstruction Incarcerated Strangulating Hernia

82. Intestinal Obstruction Incarcerated Strangulating Hernia

83. Intestinal Obstruction Incarcerated Strangulating Hernia