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EMR
EMT
AEMT
Paramedic
Extended
Abdominal Pain
Abdominal Pain
Universal Patient Assessment
A thorough history and
physical exam can help to
uncover the cause of
abdominal pain.
Ask about intake/output
history, hydration, nausea,
vomiting.
Females of child bearing age
(15 to 49), ask about last
normal menstrual period and
possibility of pregnancy.
Oxygen
Titrate SpO2 to 94%
Cardiac Monitor
12-Lead ECG
If
EMT
or STEMI, transmit
Systolic BP <100 mmHg
Patient appears
hemodynamically unstable.
Systolic BP >100 mmHg
Patient appears
hemodynamically stable.
Adult IV/IO
Follow
Pain Management
Protocol
Follow
Nausea/Vomiting
Protocol
Fluid Boluses
as necessary to
maintain perfusion
Monitor for pulmonary edema
Follow
Nausea/Vomiting
Protocol
Follow
Pain Management
Protocol
Check BGL
Position of Comfort
Normal BP
Low BP
Fentanyl is better than
Ketamine for visceral pain.