SAQ 1435 – Generalised abdominal pain with CT abdomen and shock management

Marked out of 10.00

A 65-year-old woman presents to the ED with severe generalised abdominal pain and a generally tender, guarded abdomen.

Her observations are shown below. A slice from her abdominal CT scan is also shown below.

Observation Value
GCS 15
Pulse 120/min
BP 95/55 mmHg
Oxygen saturation 96% on room air
Axial CT abdomen for severe generalised abdominal pain.
Axial CT abdomen.

List five abnormalities on the CT image.

(Marked out of 5.0)


/ 5

State the most likely diagnosis.

(Marked out of 1.0)


/ 1

State four components of your management of this patient.

(Marked out of 4.0)


/ 4

Total Score: 0 / 10

Percentage: 0%