Abdominal Pain Archives | Ditch Doc EM

January 10, 2017February 23, 2017

Differentiation of Acute Appendicitis in the Field

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Abdominal pain is common complaint that can arise from many different etiologies. Here’s some tips to help you differentiate appendicitis from other problems in the field. Continue reading “Differentiation of Acute Appendicitis in the Field”

December 14, 2016February 23, 2017

Can You Spot Acute Pancreatitis in the Field?

Pancreatitis

Acute abdominal pain is a familiar chief complaint. Could this be the result of harmless indigestion, or something more severe? Here’s some key findings to help you identify acute pancreatitis. Continue reading “Can You Spot Acute Pancreatitis in the Field?”