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Adult Blunt Hepatic Trauma algorithm

Adult Blunt Hepatic Trauma Notes:
Introduction
Historic Perspective
Table 1 Note A  Note B Note C Note D Note E Note F  Note G Note H Note I Note J Note K Note L Note M Note N Note O  Note P References  

  

 
Western Trauma Association
Management of Adult Blunt Hepatic Trauma

 

Annotation for Point A

 

 The initial assessment of patients with suspected blunt abdominal trauma should focus on the patient’s abdominal examination, vital signs, and response to resuscitation. General principles of advanced trauma life support should be instituted, and the response to resuscitation closely monitored. Peritonitis remains an indication for exploration after blunt abdominal trauma.

 

  
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