Acute Abdomen Differential Diagnosis: Lower Quadrants
- Appendicitis
- Salpingitis
- Sigmoid Volvulus
- Sigmoid Diverticulitis
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Ovarian Torsion
- Renal Calculi
- Pyelonephritis
Acute Abdomen Differential Diagnosis: Midepigastrium and Diffuse
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Pancreatitis
- Aortic Dissection
- Myocardial Infarction
- Peritonitis
- Hemorrhage or Perforation
- Bowel Obstruction
- Strangulation
- Acute Hepatitis
Acute Abdomen Differential Diagnosis: Upper Quadrants
- Cholecystitis
- Biliary Colic
- Cholangitis
- Perforated Duodenal Ulcer
- Acute Hepatitis
- Splenic Rupture
- IBS (Splenic Flexure Syndrome)
Liver Biopsy Procedure
- Diagnosis of Liver Disease
- Incisional (Open Method)
- Needle Biopsy (Closed Method)
- Coagulation Status
- Type and Crossmatch Blood
- Right-Side Lying
- Post-Biopsy Monitoring
Gastrointestinal System Assessment
- Inspect Mouth, Jaw, Teeth, Gums and Oral Mucosa
- Inspect Tongue
- Palpate Areas for Tenderness/Lesions
- Inspect Abdominal Quadrants
- Auscultate
- Percuss
- Palpate
- Light Palpation
- Deep Palpation
- Check for Rebound Tenderness and Ascites
- Inspect Perianal Area
- Palpate Rectum with Gloved Index Finger