SAQ 563 – Trauma – blunt abdominal trauma with splenic injury

A 40-year-old builder presents after falling from a ladder. His only complaint is moderate upper abdominal pain. His CT abdomen is shown below.

Observation	Result
Heart rate	90/min
SpO2	97% room air
Blood pressure	100/60 mmHg
GCS	15

List three (3) abnormalities on the CT.

(Marked out of 3.0)

/ 3

What is your diagnosis?

(Marked out of 1.0)

/ 1

List and justify four (4) key further investigations to perform in the emergency department.

(Marked out of 4.0)
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State four (4) criteria that would lead you to consider angiography with embolisation.

(Marked out of 4.0)

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Total Score: 0 / 12

Percentage: 0%