Gastroenterology

Flash cards for gastro section of paramedic school

19 cards   |   Total Attempts: 183
  

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Definition of cholecystitis
Gall bladder inflammation
Visceral pain definition
Poorly localized + diffuse, dull, general pain.
Starts in walls of HOLLOW ORGANS
Cramping or gas type pain
Somatic Pain definition
Localized and intense. Sharp or stabbing and usually constant. Travels along naural routes
Definition: Hematemasis
Bright red vomit.
Hemoptysis definition
Coughing up blood
Hematochezia definition
Bright red blood from rectum. Rapid GI bleed
Melena definition
Black, tarry stool. Slow GI bleed
Most common position of comfort for PT with abd pain
Fetal Position
Most common cause of lower GI bleed
Diverticulitis
Chronic gastroenteritis usually due to.....
Microbial infection
Ulcerative Colitis definition
Lower GI bleed classified as inflammatory bowel disease. Limited to rectum....Colitis AKA PROCTITIS
Diverticulitis info...
Occures in large intestine. Divits develop in wall of colon catching fecal matter
Appendicitis definition and location of pain
Occurs when path between appendix and cecum obstructed by fecal matter - Inflammation of outpouching within large intestine just inferior to cecum. Pain later becomes intense and localized to RLQ
Most common location of peptic ulcer
Duodenum where acid and pepsin are present
Where do most bowel obstructions occur??
Small intestines due to smaller diameter, greater length, flexibility and mobility