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State of WisconsinEMT-Basic: A Practice BasedApproach to EMS EducationOBJECTIVES LEGENDC=Cognitive P=Psychomotor A=Affective1 = Knowledge level2 = Application level3 = Problem-solving levelOBJECTIVESCOGNITIVE OBJECTIVESAt the completion of this lesson, the EMT-Basic student will be able to:4-10.1 Describe the structures and function of the organs contained within theabdominal cavity. (C-1)4-10.2 Define the term acute abdomen. (C-1)4-10.3 Describe the assessment of a patient with acute abdominal pain. (C-1)4-10.4 List the signs and symptoms of acute abdominal pain. (C-1)4-10.5 Explain the steps in providing emergency care to a patient with acuteabdominal pain. (C-1)4-10.6 Discuss possible causes of acute abdominal pain. (C-1)AFFECTIVE OBJECTIVES4-10.7 Appreciate the high level of discomfort that a patient with acuteabdominal pain will likely exhibit. (A-1)PSYCHOMOTOR OBJECTIVES4-10.8 Demonstrate assessment and examination techniques used for acuteabdominal pain. (P-2)4-10.9 Create a management plan to include assessment and treatment for apatient with acute abdominal pain (C-3)4-10.10 Demonstrate completing a prehospital care report for patients withacute abdominal pain. (P-2)PREPARATIONMotivation:Prerequisites:Patients suffering from an acute abdomen should bethoroughly evaluated for the possible cause of theirabdominal pain/discomfort. Providing appropriate painmanagement and transport is part of the prehospital carefor patient’s experiencing an acute abdomen.BLS, Preparatory, Airway and Patient Assessment.Module 4-102
State of WisconsinAV Equipment:EMS Equipment:Primary Instructor:Assistant Instructor:EMT-Basic: A Practice BasedApproach to EMS EducationMATERIALSUtilize various audio-visual materials relating toenvironmental emergencies. The continuous design anddevelopment of new audio-visual materials relating toEMS requires careful review to determine which bestmeet the needs of the program. Materials should beedited to assure meeting the objectives of the <strong>curriculum</strong>.Exam gloves, stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs,penlight.PERSONNELOne EMT-Basic instructor knowledgeable in acuteabdominal emergencies.None required.PRESENTATIONDeclarative (What)I. Structures and function of organs within the abdominal cavityA. Solid organs-liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, ovariesB. Hollow organs-esophagus, stomach, small intestines, large intestines,colon, ureters, urinary bladder, uterus, fallopian tubesC. Quadrants1. Right upper (RUQ)2. Left upper (LUQ)3. Right lower (RLQ)4. Left lower (LLQ)II. Definition of acute abdomen - sudden onset of severe abdominal pain,associated with a wide variety of underlying causesIII. Possible causes of acute abdominal painA. Appendicitis1. Inflammation of the appendix2. Signs and symptomsa) Nausea and vomitingb) Fever and chillsc) Anorexiad) Rebound tendernesse) Radiating pain to the umbilicusf) Abdominal guardingB. Pancreatitis1. Inflammation of the pancreas2. Signs and symptomsa) Nausea and vomitingModule 4-103
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