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*Unstable
*Unstable
**[[FAST]] to search for free fluid (vs. DPL if unavailable)
**[[FAST]] to search for free fluid (vs. DPL if unavailable)
***Exploratory laparotomy if positive
***Positive: Exploratory laparotomy
*Stable or FAST negative
***Negative: CT scan
*Stable
**CT scan
**CT scan
***Exploratory laparotomy as indicated
***Exploratory laparotomy as indicated

Revision as of 14:38, 22 July 2015

ATLS Blunt Abdominal Trauma Algorithm

  • Unstable
    • FAST to search for free fluid (vs. DPL if unavailable)
      • Positive: Exploratory laparotomy
      • Negative: CT scan
  • Stable
    • CT scan
      • Exploratory laparotomy as indicated
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