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Gastric Rupture on Positive RUQ FAST Exam

Bike vs Car.  Bicyclist hits anterior torso on mailbox.
FAST Exam Bike ... vs Car. ... for sonographic signs ... #Abdominal #POCUS ... clinical #ultrasound #Liver
Rare Causes of Abdominal Pain
 • Hereditary Angioneurotic Edema - Recurrent visceral that may by swelling
Mediterranean Fever ... associated with mild gastric ... painAbdominal ... Carnett's sign ... #Pain #differential
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
retro-orbital pain ... Petechiae or positive ... and no apparent focus ... Intense abdominal ... pain or tenderness
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Tachycardia - N/V - Abdominal ... pain Labs: ... ) • AKI: BUN/Cr ... Myoglobinuria: UA positive
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... purpura: Strong sign ... pain • HTN • ... gut involvement, abdominal ... pain and GN Anti-GBM
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
breath and chest pain ... located chest pain ... Pertinent positives ... Vital signs: BP ... consider intra-abdominal