CHAPTER 5
ABDOMINAL
TRAUMA
TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT MALAYSIA
PROVIDER COURSE
, Learning Outcomes
1. Able to identify the key anatomical regions of the abdomen
2. Able to recognize and evaluate patients at risk of having intra-abdominal
injury.
3. Able to understand the application of appropriate diagnostic tools and
procedures to identify abdominal injuries.
4. Able to describe the clinical pathway and acute management of abdominal
injuries.
5. Able to identify patients that require surgical consultation for indications of
emergency exploratory laparotomy and relevant general surgical procedures.
, Anatomy of Abdomen
ABDOMINAL
TRAUMA
TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT MALAYSIA
PROVIDER COURSE
, Learning Outcomes
1. Able to identify the key anatomical regions of the abdomen
2. Able to recognize and evaluate patients at risk of having intra-abdominal
injury.
3. Able to understand the application of appropriate diagnostic tools and
procedures to identify abdominal injuries.
4. Able to describe the clinical pathway and acute management of abdominal
injuries.
5. Able to identify patients that require surgical consultation for indications of
emergency exploratory laparotomy and relevant general surgical procedures.
, Anatomy of Abdomen