The Treatment Of Abdominal Trauma
Primary Diagnosis Approach Considerations The treatment of abdominal trauma begins at the scene of the injury and is continued upon arrival of the patient in the emergency department or trauma center. Administration may include non-operational measures or surgical treatment, as appropriate. The indications for laparotomy in a patient with blocked abdominal injuries are as follows: • signs of peritonitis • uncontrolled shock or bleeding • Clinical impairment during observation •

