ET022 Abdominal Emergencies
Emergency Medical Technician
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17m
Describes different kinds of abdominal pain and conditions that can cause acute abdomen, including their signs and symptoms. Demonstrates how to assess and care for acute abdomen and how to prioritize a patient for transport. Presents abdominal injuries and demonstrates how to assess and care for abdominal trauma, including general care as well as specialized care for abdominal evisceration.
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