Acute Mesenteric Ischemia History of atrial fibrillation “Pain out of proportion to exam” Bowel Obstruction History Abdominal pain Bloating/Distention Vomiting Decrease stool/flatus Exam Abdominal tenderness and distention If guarding/rigidity/rebound tenderness (aka peritonitis) Consider perforated bowel Testing Obtain CT abdomen with IV contrast Treatment Fluids NPO NG Tube Acute Diverticulitis NOTE: DiverticulOSIS is what causes GI […]
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