Template:ATLS abd trauma diagnosis algorithm: Difference between revisions
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===ATLS Blunt Abdominal Trauma Algorithm=== | ===ATLS Blunt Abdominal Trauma Algorithm=== | ||
*Unstable | *Unstable | ||
**[[FAST]] to search for free fluid (vs. DPL if unavailable) | **[[FAST]] to search for free fluid (vs. [[DPL]] if unavailable) | ||
***Positive: Exploratory laparotomy | ***Positive: Exploratory laparotomy | ||
***Negative: CT scan | ***Negative: CT scan | ||
*Stable | *Stable | ||
**CT scan | **CT scan | ||
***Exploratory laparotomy as indicated | ***Exploratory laparotomy, angiographic embolization, conservative management as indicated | ||