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► This video provides an in-depth look at how to approach abdominal pain in patients presenting to the emergency department. Abdominal pain is one of the most common complaints in the ER, making up 25% of visits in the United States. This video breaks down the systematic approach to diagnosing abdominal pain, from airway, breathing, and circulation (ABC) to a detailed physical exam and the importance of maintaining a broad differential diagnosis.

You'll learn how to differentiate between benign and life-threatening causes of abdominal pain, including appendicitis, bowel obstruction, pancreatitis, and kidney stones. We also cover conditions outside the abdominal cavity that may present as abdominal pain, such as myocardial infarction, diabetic ketoacidosis, pneumonia, and even glaucoma.

We walk you through key diagnostic techniques such as the OPQRST pain assessment and highlight essential tests including blood work, HCG for women, CBC, metabolic panels, and imaging like ultrasound and CT scans. Watch this video to sharpen your skills in evaluating abdominal pain, ensuring that no life-threatening condition is overlooked while providing efficient patient care.

By the end of this lecture, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of how to manage abdominal pain in the ER, including recognizing conditions that require immediate intervention, like ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms or ectopic pregnancies. Don't miss the additional insights into conditions like herpes zoster, testicular torsion, and much more.

► CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Abdominal Pain in the ER
00:44 Importance of ABC and Broad Differential Diagnosis
04:42 Life-Threatening vs Benign Causes of Abdominal Pain
07:03 Extra-Abdominal Causes and Pain Assessment
10:43 Physical Exam: Inspection, Palpation, and Special Maneuvers
17:53 Imaging and Lab Testing for Abdominal Pain

► THE PROF:
As an assistant professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Sharon Bord, M.D. knows how to teach important skills to students. She is a member of the Committee of Emergency Medicine Residency Directors and Clerkship Directors in Emergency Medicine and on the editorial board for a board review question book.

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