A hard or ‘woody’ abdomen can indicate

The abdomen contains numerous organs and blood vessels, including the lower parts of the aorta and inferior vena cava. This makes major trauma to the abdomen a high risk for internal and/or external haemorrhage and complications, True or False

The abdomen can store a large amount of internal haemorrhage, potentially how much of the body’s circulating volume

For a penetrating abdominal injury, what Systolic blood pressure would you aim for when considering fluid therapy

For a blunt abdominal injury, what Systolic blood pressure would you aim for when considering fluid therapy

Where there is an open abdominal injury with organs protruding through, you should

With any significant abdominal trauma, what definitive care is required

When palpating the abdomen in a trauma scenario, it is important to always do deep palpation, True or False

Ideally, what position should the patient be in when assessing the abdomen

There are 4 steps to abdominal examination; Inspection, Auscultation, Palpation, Percussion, True or False

When auscultating the abdomen, what is the primary sound you are listening for

Which regions should you auscultate when conducting an abdominal examination

An absence of bowel sounds on auscultation is seen as a positive indication, True or False

A dull resonance on percussion can indicate fluid/blood within abdominal organs, True or False

On palpating the abdomen, a clinician should start with light palpation in the quadrant furthest away from any pain or discomfort, True or False